Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to uphold development as a priority, and usher in a future of shared prosperity.

Axar.az reports, citing Xinhua, Xi made the remarks in his speech at the SCO summit in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek.

He urged the SCO to prioritize security and foster an environment of universal security, adding that the grouping should put people first and lay a solid foundation for friendship across generations.

Xi also called on the organization to uphold dialogue and consultation, and improve governance in a fair and orderly manner.

He said China regards the SCO as a priority platform for high-quality joint development of the Belt and Road Initiative and the implementation of the Global Development Initiative.

Xi added that China is ready to help build the SCO into an important platform for implementing the Global Security Initiative.

“China is also willing to work with all parties to implement the Global Civilization Initiative and supports the SCO in pursuing exemplary cooperation to implement the Global Governance Initiative,” Xi said.

He also called on the SCO to shoulder its responsibilities in the current era and work together to advance a more just and equitable global governance system.