Xi: SCO should back multilateralism

Xi also stressed the importance of inclusiveness and mutual learning among different civilizations.

SCO nations should cherish their colorful civilizations, reject conflicts among them and uphold openness, inclusiveness and mutual learning to inject an impetus for friendship and common development of the people of all countries, Xi said.

Xi also proposed deepening people-to-people exchanges and enhancing cooperation in areas including culture, education, tourism, sports and media.

Member states' leaders signed the Bishkek Declaration of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and issued a communique on the summit.

It was agreed that the next summit of the organization will be held in Russia.