Security threats, fighting terrorism, the migrant crisis, economic recovery, protectionism and anti-globalization -- these are topics that have defined the past five years. In times like these, the importance of exchanging views cannot be overstated. And the SCO summit provides just such a platform for direct talks. Here we look at what Chinese President Xi Jinping has said at the gathering throughout the years.

XI JINPING CHINESE PRESIDENT "Security is a necessary condition to carry out mutually beneficial cooperation. Currently, the SCO is facing both rare opportunities and severe challenges. We must strengthen our cooperation and be united."

XI JINPING CHINESE PRESIDENT "The SCO has entered a critical era for development. We should adhere to the goal of achieving common development and prosperity. Governments should enrich the people of their countries. We should explore a broader and higher level of cooperation in the areas of trade and investment."

XI JINPING CHINESE PRESIDENT "We should carry forward the Shanghai spirit in our region and make it an inspirational bond, bringing member states together in our endeavor to build a community with a shared future and to promote harmony in our region."

XI JINPING CHINESE PRESIDENT "China is vigorously promoting the building of the Belt & Road Initiative. The SCO is connecting the initiative with the development strategies of all countries."

XI JINPING CHINESE PRESIDENT "Regional integration and economic globalization are the trends of our times, and it is important for us to bring benefits to all countries and peoples. China and the parties concerned are now actively exploring ways to synergize the Belt and Road Initiative with regional cooperation initiatives like the Eurasian Economic Union and national development strategies, including the 'Nurly Zhol' of Kazakhstan."