The first media summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization has been held in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the summit, saying the media is taking on a greater role in promoting communication among different countries. The Friday's event has over 110 major media outlets from SCO members and participants, exchanging ideas on strengthening their cooperation within the SCO framework. Zheng Yibing has more.

Joining hands for the first time for an all-round media cooperation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Officials said that it is to build a fairer and more rational international communication platform in a new era.

HUANG KUNMING HEAD OF THE PUBLICITY DEPT. OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF CHINA CENTRAL COMMITTEE Man, Chinese "Media should build itself into advocates of spirit of organization, pioneers of the practical cooperation, and communicators of friendships between people. China firmly supports the development of the SCO, and is going to work with all parties to build a Community of Shared Future for Human Beings."

Proposed a year ago by Chinese president Xi Jinping in Astana, the summit has now become reality with the common efforts.

RASHID ALIMOV SECRETARY-GENERAL, SCO SECRETARIAT "It's of great importance for our media to establish direct contact and exchange their experiences and ideas, and co-develop their cooperative projects. It will enable us to deepen our understanding on the new changes in our region."

Ever since the creation of the SCO in 2001, various cooperative initiatives have been conducted. This year, an all-round media cooperation is attached with great importance. As officials said, media always has an important role in linking people, and maintaining peace, security and stability in the region.

An initiative for a framework of cooperation was adopted, and more concrete cooperative projects are on the way.

ALEXEY NIKOLOV MANAGING EDITOR, RUSSIA TODAY "We should start with establishing more bilateral contacts, having bilateral agreements. And then eventually we will see what they will bring us."

The media summit comes just days ahead of this year's SCO Qingdao summit, with the aim to deepen an all-round cooperation.

ZHENG YIBING BEIJING "A positive role in promoting common development, and closer people-to-people ties for strengthened friendships. These are the messages from the first SCO media summit, and it is hoped that will help keep peace and prosperity in the region. Zheng Yibing, CGTN. Beijing."