Jakarta, Sept. 3 -- Indonesia's participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of State Council (HSC) in Tianjin this week carries significant meaning.

Invited as Guest of the Chair, Indonesia was represented by Foreign Minister Sugiono on behalf of President Prabowo Subianto.

This presence underscores Indonesia's growing role as a leading voice of the Global South and its commitment to shaping a fairer, more inclusive, and more representative global order.

This year's SCO meeting marks the organization's 25th anniversary and, for the first time, introduces the "SCO Plus" format.

By inviting countries beyond its traditional geography-including several ASEAN members-the SCO is evolving into a broader hub for multi-c...