Global Leaders to Convene in Tianjin for 2025 SCO Summit
The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Summit in Tianjin will host 30 global leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Antonio Guterres, from August 31 to September 1. Announced by China, the summit will focus on neighbourhood diplomacy, according to Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin.

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China announced on Friday that the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Summit will gather 30 heads of government and leaders of international organizations in Tianjin. Notable attendees include Russian President Vladimir Putin and United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres.
The summit will take place from August 31 to September 1, 2025, and is set to emphasize strategies in neighbourhood diplomacy. This focus was confirmed by Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin during a news conference detailing preparations for the event.
The high-level meeting underscores China's ongoing diplomatic engagement and the growing significance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in fostering international cooperation and dialogue among participant nations.
(With inputs from agencies.)