The National People's Congress of China recently held a seminar for members of the China Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which was attended by nearly 30 deputies from SCO member countries. The theme of this seminar is "Strengthening exchanges and cooperation among legislative bodies, promoting the construction of a Shanghai Cooperation Organization community with a shared future". The aim is to build consensus through friendly exchanges, stimulate the vitality of cooperation among legislative bodies of Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states, strengthen legislative support for cooperation in various fields, and contribute the strength of legislative bodies to promote the construction of a closer Shanghai Cooperation Organization community with a shared future. Matchin, chairman of the Culture and Sports Committee of the Russian State Duma (lower house of the parliament), learned about the legislative work of the National People's Congress of China, including the practice of soliciting opinions on bills. He was impressed by the participation of Chinese citizens in the legislative process through institutional arrangements such as grass-roots legislative contact points. The Chinese economy is steadily growing, and people's living standards are increasingly improving. This is due to China's full process people's democracy and the efficient governance system established on the basis of public opinion, "said Matchin. Naima, a member of the Legislative and Human Rights Committee of the lower house of the Tajikistan parliament, believes that the platform built by the seminar will help SCO member states deepen mutual understanding, exchange experiences in governance and parliamentary work. She gained a deep understanding of China's measures in national governance, legislation, and promoting socio-economic development. This is valuable experience that member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization can learn from based on their own national conditions, "said Naima. "When visiting the CPC History Exhibition Hall, we learned where the CPC started and how to lead the Chinese people to achieve great achievements in modernization. China has set an example for other countries in the world. ”Kubanechybekov, a member of the Social Policy Committee of the Kyrgyz Parliament, stated that the legislative bodies of SCO countries attach great importance to exchanging experiences in governance, which helps to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation. "In terms of economic development, we should actively draw on the exploration and practical experience of Chinese path to modernization. The member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization all strive to provide their own people with a better life and achieve national prosperity. ”Pakistani National Assembly member Sarwal stated that through this seminar and learning, members of various countries have deepened their understanding of the development vision and goals of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The Secretary of the International Affairs, Defense and Security Committee of the Upper House of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, Kuandugure, stated that the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will establish a sense of community with a shared future and uphold the "Shanghai Spirit", making greater contributions to maintaining regional security and stability, and promoting regional economic development and prosperity. In a constantly changing world, legislative bodies play an important role in enhancing trust among people, ensuring the stability of the rule of law, and promoting the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. ”Anwarovna, a member of the Anti Corruption and Legislative Judiciary Committee of the lower house of the Uzbekistan parliament, stated that Uzbekistan advocates strengthening cooperation among all parties in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and other international platforms based on the principles of mutual respect, inclusive development, and common growth. Krechybayev, a member of the International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Immigration Committee of the Kyrgyz Parliament, said, "Sustainable development and economic connectivity are the key to achieving stability, security, and prosperity for all countries. Whether it is climate change, technological divide, or global development inequality and imbalance, they require us to work together and cooperate at all levels to address the various challenges we are currently facing." Vasilyev, Vice Chairman of the Legislative and State Construction Committee of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, said in an interview with our reporter that participating in this seminar not only allowed the parliamentarians to meet colleagues from other countries and exchange experiences and practices in legislation, governance, and other aspects, but also witnessed China's development achievements firsthand, which was very rewarding. (New Society)