SCO Summit 2024: Putin and Xi to strengthen ties, counter the US

SCO Summit 2024: Putin and Xi to strengthen ties, counter the US.
The 24th annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is underway in Astana, Kazakhstan. President Xi Jinping of China was the first to arrive, emphasizing cooperation for greater progress. Security is tight as heads of state, observer members, dialogue partners, and the UN Secretary-General convene.