Kinshasa, September 3 (Xinhua) — The mainstream media of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the “Sharp Forum Daily,” recently published an article stating that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization upholds the “Shanghai Spirit” of “mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations, and pursuit of common development. From the perspectives of security cooperation, economic integration, green development, and global governance, the “Shanghai Spirit” can provide inspiration for African countries.
The article states that establishing a cooperation mechanism that draws on the experience of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization can strengthen the security and unity of African countries, facilitate trade between different subregions, and promote economic development.
The article suggests that African countries can refer to the principles of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, promote exchanges through cross-border infrastructure construction, and advance connectivity from north to south in the African region. The joint construction of the “the Belt and Road” initiative has helped many African countries connect through railways, roads, etc.
The article states that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization focuses on promoting cooperation in green industries, while the capacity of most African countries in sustainable development needs to be improved. The governance model of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has reference value for African countries.
The article states that many African countries hope to receive equal treatment on the international stage. The principle of equality emphasized in the “Shanghai Spirit” provides a framework for these countries to learn from in terms of security and economy.