'The solidarity [of the Russian people] and responsibility for the fate of the fatherland was clearly demonstrated by the Russian political circles and the entire society by standing as a united front against the attempted armed rebellion,” Putin said.
The Asian security grouping, founded by Russia and China to counter Western alliances, also welcomed Iran as a new member, bringing its membership to nine nations.
He also took a veiled swipe at Pakistan, saying the group shouldn't hesitate to criticize countries that are “using terrorism as an instrument of its state policy.” Sharif also hailed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, or BRI, saying it could be a “game changer for connectivity, stability, peace and prosperity in the region.”
It said the ``principles of mutual respect for sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity of states, non-interference in internal affairs and non-use of force or threats to use force, are the basis of sustainable development of international relations.” U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said in a message that the summit was taking place amid growing global challenges and risks.
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