Xi chairs restricted session of SCO summit

QINGDAO, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired a restricted session of the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit Sunday in Qingdao.

Xi called on the SCO to carry on fine traditions, actively cope with challenges within and outside the region, and promote comprehensive cooperation in various areas, in a bid to ensure a steady and sustainable operation of the SCO.