The Shanghai Spirit

The Shanghai Spirit

On June 15, 2001, China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan announced the establishment of a permanent inter-governmental international organization: the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. In the course of their cooperation, these six member countries have developed a spirit, known as the “Shanghai Spirit,” which features mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for cultural diversity, and pursuit of common development. This is a valuable cultural resource created by the countries concerned, which embodies the common wish of their peoples for peace and development.

上海精神

2001年6月,中俄哈吉塔乌等六国在上海宣布成立永久性政府间国际组织——上海合作组织。在成员国相互协作过程中逐步形成了以“互信、互利、平等、协商、尊重多样文明、谋求联合发展”为基本内容的“上海精神”,成为本地区国家积累的宝贵精神财富。多年来,上海合作组织保持强劲发展势头,成为促进地区安全稳定和发展繁荣的重要建设性力量,根本原因在于始终遵循“上海精神”、不断加强团结互信。“上海精神”表达了各成员国人民的共同愿望,顺应了和平与发展的时代主流,已成为上海合作组织的核心价值。