Premier Li calls for more cooperation among SCO members

Packages of agreements are signed at the 14th prime ministers' meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Zhengzhou, capital of Central China's Henan Province on Dec 15, 2015. Included in the signed agreements are a communiqué, a statement on regional economic cooperation, and an agreement on customs inspection. [Photo/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Premier Li Keqiang called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to gather strength and tap into potential, create six cooperation platforms, and push cooperation to a higher level on Dec 15.

He was speaking at a press briefing attended by leaders of SCO member states after the 14th SCO prime ministers' meeting in Zhengzhou, capital of Central China's Henan province.

Premier Li said SCO leaders agreed that regional cooperation over the past year has been highly fruitful, but it also faces severe and complicated challenges.