The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Belarus gave a lecture. Belarus' accession to the SCO is an important step in the development of the organisation. This was stated by Zhang Wenchuan at a meeting with representatives of the BISR. Over the past year our country has managed not only to strengthen bilateral relations with China, but also to make a significant contribution to the development of the SCO. Belarus actively participates in resolving international issues, promotes trade and investment, and contributes to solving humanitarian problems.