INTERNATIONAL — June 16, 2026
China Urges SCO Members to Support Afghanistan's Reconstruction
The appeal was made during a ceremony in Beijing marking the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's 25th anniversary.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Hurriyat, ToloNews and Pajhwok — 2 min read
China called on Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states to strengthen cooperation in support of Afghanistan's economic recovery, reconstruction and development.
The remarks were delivered during a ceremony in Beijing marking the SCO's 25th anniversary.
Pajhwok reported that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the group to promote peace, stability and a new model of regional cooperation.
Khaama Press attributed the statements to a senior Chinese diplomat who emphasized the organization's role in building trust, economic ties and collective security.
The comments addressed Afghanistan's humanitarian and economic challenges as well as regional concerns over terrorism and instability.
Pajhwok additionally noted a call for the SCO to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.
Read the original reporting at Khaama Press →
Reliability assessment
Multiple independent outlets (Pajhwok, Khaama Press, ToloNews, Hurriyat) corroborate the event. Pajhwok directly attributes the call to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the SCO's 25th anniversary ceremony in Beijing; this is a verifiable on-record statement ('X said Y') and meets criteria for reliable classification.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
An independent web search turned up no separate corroborating reports. Treat the account as single-sourced until more outlets pick it up.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- China urged SCO members to support Afghanistan’s reconstruction, development and economic recovery at the SCO 25th anniversary event in Beijing
- The call emphasized regional stability, security cooperation and a greater role for the SCO regarding Afghanistan
Where reports differ
- Speaker identification: Khaama Press refers to a senior Chinese diplomat; Pajhwok names Foreign Minister Wang Yi
- Additional topics: Pajhwok includes call for peace in the Middle East; Khaama Press does not mention it
Filed by 4 outlets
Khaama Press
Originating
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Hurriyat
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ToloNews
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Pajhwok
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International — SCO, China, Wang Yi, Afghanistan reconstruction, regional cooperation
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