STROLLING through the streets of Tianjin, a bustling port city in north China, Viktor Galanov, deputy minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of Belarus, was visibly impressed by its cleanliness, scenic charm and vibrant atmosphere.
Tianjin’s development is remarkable, demonstrating the harmony between ecology and urban life, Galanov said, noting that these qualities also reflect China’s significant efforts in preserving urban ecosystems.
He was in Tianjin to attend the 6th Meeting of Environmental Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States, held on Thursday.
Centred on the theme of cooperation for green, sustainable and low-emission development among SCO member states, the meeting brought together representatives to discuss ecological collaboration and strategies for sustainable growth.
Attendees signed the Joint Statement of the 6th Meeting of Environmental Ministers of SCO Member States and adopted the Initiative of SCO Member States on Strengthening Cooperation for Sustainable Development. These documents commit SCO members to sharing environmental expertise and practices to advance sustainable development.
Shri Janesh Kain, deputy secretary-general of the SCO Secretariat, emphasized that the two agreements would bolster cooperation among member states, which will not only help address shared environmental challenges but also positively impact global green development.
Xinhua
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