Wang Dun, the Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Business Incubator, shared his impressions from his visit to Omsk, underscoring the significance of historical remembrance and youth entrepreneurship. His remarks, delivered against the backdrop of the SCO Youth Forum, encapsulate a profound respect for the past alongside an optimistic outlook on the prospects of international partnership.

Wang Dun commenced with an account of his arrival in Omsk. “Yesterday morning, I flew into Omsk and encountered a multitude of old friends here, while also making new acquaintances,” he noted. The city tour evoked exclusively positive sentiments: “We explored numerous sites during our excursion around Omsk. The impressions were overwhelmingly favorable; we believe this city truly abounds in places worth visiting, and I formed an exceedingly positive impression—everything appealed to me.” Such statements not only highlight Omsk’s touristic allure but also its function as a venue for international gatherings, fostering strengthened ties among SCO member states.

Wang Dun devoted particular attention to the historical dimension of the visit, timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. “Yesterday evening, we participated in a ceremonial event. For the People’s Republic, 2025 marks a profoundly significant juncture—the 80th anniversary of victory in the war,” he stated. Despite divergent national histories, the Secretary-General emphasized unity: “We perceive ourselves as hailing from diverse countries with distinct narratives, yet in times of collective struggle, we forge deep bonds and a sense of pride.” This mirrors his conviction that shared endeavors in the past form the bedrock of contemporary collaboration.

Subsequently, Wang Dun recounted his involvement in the flower-laying ceremony at Victory Park: “Yesterday afternoon, we took part in laying flowers at Victory Park. Naturally, we approach such events with the utmost positivity and responsibility, as we deem it imperative to remember and honor them.” He observed that the 80th anniversary of Victory is commemorated in both Russia and China, rendering it a momentous occasion for both nations. “Currently, 80 years have elapsed since Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Russia, and it is likewise observed in China. Accordingly, this holds considerable importance for us as well.” Wang Dun accentuated the collective essence of the triumph: “Moreover, we regard it as joint endeavors. Through combined efforts, we achieved victory in both wars.” In his view, imparting knowledge of ancestral feats to future generations constitutes a pivotal obligation: “Hence, it is crucial to convey to forthcoming generations insights into this heroic achievement.”

Shifting to contemporary challenges, Wang Dun spotlighted the business facets of the SCO Forum. “When addressing the future, there is a segment of the forum dedicated precisely to fostering camaraderie, deliberating on individual business project ideas,” he elucidated. Participants engage in dialogue, explore collaborative opportunities, and select promising ventures to ensure that young people assume a more pivotal role in the evolution of the global economy: “We converse, deliberate on partnership prospects, and curate outstanding projects so that young individuals attain a more vital position in the advancement of the world economy.”

The Secretary-General recalled the longstanding tradition of such events: “For the past 24 years, we have been organizing analogous initiatives, such as forums for SCO member state participants.” As a member of the entity overseeing the SCO Youth Forum, he highlighted the objectives: enhancing economic conditions, bolstering interstate camaraderie, and actively involving youth. “Consequently, given that he is also affiliated with the organization responsible for the SCO Youth Forum, it underscores that these events are convened to ameliorate economic circumstances, fortify national alliances, and promote youth engagement.”

Wang Dun assigns a distinctive role to business incubators: “Such business incubators assist youth in their development, in advancing their projects, and, accordingly, enable us all to collectively attain optimal outcomes.” In his estimation, these platforms serve as instruments for communal advancement, where SCO youth can actualize ideas, thereby contributing to shared prosperity.

On the whole, Wang Dun’s perspective harmoniously blends reverence for historical legacy with a pragmatic lens on economic cooperation. His utterances inspire the fortification of SCO bonds, wherein the past underpins innovations and youth-driven initiatives. The Omsk visit exemplifies this paradigm, illuminating the region’s potential in international discourse.