Chinese diplomat Zhang Ming takes charge as new Secretary-General of SCO

China’s senior diplomat Zhang Ming has taken charge as the new Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in which India is a member. Zhang has taken charge from Vladimir Norov, former Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan from January 1 for a three-year term.

The 65-year-old Zhang replaces Vladimir Norov, a former diplomat from Uzbekistan who completed his term on December 31, 2021.

Prior to joining SCO, Zhang served as the head of the Chinese mission to the European Union for four years.