Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for expanding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as a counterbalance to the U.S.-led West. The SCO is a regional framework led by China and Russia.
Putin spoke on the final day of the SCO summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended.
Putin claimed the SCO is the largest regional framework in the world. He said its role in resolving international issues has grown.
China's leader vowed to actively promote the SCO's development and safeguard Asia, the European continent, and the world, while ensuring peace and prosperity.
Iran, which has no diplomatic relations with the U.S., is joining the group.
Observers say Russia and China aim to enhance their presence to deter the U.S.-led Western framework.再生
◆deter （人などが何かをすることを）やめさせる、妨げる、阻止する to stop someone from doing something, by making them realize it will be difficult or have bad results → deterrent
Putin spoke on the final day of the SCO summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended.
Putin claimed the SCO is the largest regional framework in the world. He said its role in resolving international issues has grown.
China's leader vowed to actively promote the SCO's development and safeguard Asia, the European continent, and the world, while ensuring peace and prosperity.
Iran, which has no diplomatic relations with the U.S., is joining the group.
Observers say Russia and China aim to enhance their presence to deter the U.S.-led Western framework.再生
◆deter （人などが何かをすることを）やめさせる、妨げる、阻止する to stop someone from doing something, by making them realize it will be difficult or have bad results → deterrent