The state-owned CCT (November 1) telecast a report stating that Chinese Premier Li Keqiang
presided over the 21st meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of
the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization by video on the 1st in Beijing. It
said Li Keqiang expressed that the SCO Samarkand Summit held in September this year
reached a new consensus on advancing the development of the SCO. He said, "President Xi
Jinping advocates working together to build a peaceful, stable, prosperous and beautiful
homeland" and that "China is willing to deepen political mutual trust, mutually beneficial
cooperation, and friendly exchanges with all parties, vigorously carry forward the "Shanghai
Spirit", and benefit the people of all countries". Li Keqiang put forward five suggestions on
advancing SCO cooperation: (i) deepen cooperation in law enforcement and security, maintain
security and stability, and create a favourable environment for development; (ii) improve the
level of trade and investment facilitation and promote regional economic recovery; (iii)
strengthen interconnectivity, realize regional integrated development, and maintain the
resilience and stability of the industrial chain; (iv) improve the level of food and energy supply
security to facilitate sustainable development; (v) intensify people-to-people and cultural
exchanges and enhance the connection of people's hearts and opinions. Li Keqiang also
explained that "since the beginning of this year, China's economic operation has faced
downward pressure that exceeded expectations. We promptly and decisively introduced a
package of policies and follow-up measures to stabilize the economy, focusing on ensuring
stable employment and prices for market players. Through hard work, China's economy has
shown a steady upward trend. We will continue to promote the full implementation of the
"package" of policies and measures to stabilize the economy, which will be fully effective,
vigorously promote the stable, healthy, and sustainable development of the economy, keep the
economy operating within a reasonable range, and strive to achieve better results". CCTV
added that participants at the meeting spoke "positively of the SCO's cooperation achievements
in various fields and expressed their willingness to improve the cooperation mechanism and
jointly address challenges such as food, energy security and climate change, and enhance the
well-being of the people of all countries". Wang Yi and He Lifeng were present.
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