Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning stated that the position was created to deepen exchanges and cooperation between Beijing and member countries.

Mao indicated that Yan has extensive diplomatic experience and knowledge of SCO affairs and will therefore maintain close coordination with his counterparts in the SCO member states.

The spokesperson affirmed that the new representative will work to implement the consensus reached by the leaders, strengthen institutional development, and promote regional cooperation.

Mao noted that these efforts aim to contribute to security, stability, and shared development, as well as to building a closer community with a shared future within the organization.

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