Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to prioritize “universal security” during its summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He stressed the importance of preventing external interference in member states' internal affairs and safeguarding regional stability. The SCO, comprising ten member nations, was characterized by Xi as a unique regional cooperation organization due to its vast geographical scope. The summit saw the presence of both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also held a bilateral meeting. While details of those discussions weren’t immediately released, the gathering occurs during a period of heightened global geopolitical competition. Xi’s call for security comes as China seeks to expand its influence in Eurasia and beyond, positioning the SCO as a key component of its foreign policy. The focus on internal affairs suggests a broader stance against perceived Western influence in the region.