On April 18th, Yermekbayev, Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, delivered a keynote speech on "The Role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the Changing Global Order" at the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad, Pakistan. On the 18th, Yermekbayev, Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, stated in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, that since China took over the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, it has continuously supported the sustainable development of the organization and deepened regional connectivity. Yelmekbayev was invited to give a keynote speech on "The Role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the Changing Global Order" at the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad, Pakistan on the 18th. In an interview with Xinhua News Agency, he praised China's outstanding leadership since assuming the rotating presidency in 2024. He said that China's slogan of "promoting the 'Shanghai Spirit': the SCO in action" not only reflects respect for the founding principles of the SCO, but also embodies the profound significance of promoting practical cooperation among member states. Yermekbayev said that 2025 is the "Sustainable Development Year of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization". China has organized a series of activities around this theme, reflecting its commitment to long-term inclusive growth in the Eurasian continent. Yelmekbayev emphasized that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has always been committed to upholding multilateralism and supporting the global trading system centered around the World Trade Organization. "We respect the right of each country to independently choose its development path, while firmly supporting the principles of fairness, inclusiveness, and sustainability. We encourage member states to strengthen economic cooperation to address current external challenges. (New Society)