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 ToloNews and Pajhwok2 min read

China Urges SCO Members to Support Afghanistan's Reconstruction
Image courtesy Khaama Press

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 (Khaama Press, ToloNews, Pajhwok) corroborate the core event: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made an on-record statement urging SCO members to support Afghanistan's reconstruction during the organization's 25th anniversary ceremony in Beijing.

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

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InternationalSCO, China, Wang Yi, Afghanistan reconstruction, regional cooperation

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