In a declaration issued on May 21 following the two-day CICA Summit in Shanghai, CICA members:

- acknowledged that they share common interests and security concerns, agreeing that no country can stay immune in the face of security problems

- reiterated the collective desire of all countries to carry forward the spirit of solidarity, cooperation and mutual assistance, respect each other's sovereignty, and seek common development and progress

- pledged that no state should strengthen its security at the expense of other states' security, emphasizing that no state, group of states or organization can have pre-eminent responsibility for maintaining peace and stability

- resolved to respect each other's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity as well as the inviolability of internationally recognized borders, and to refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state in any manner inconsistent with the principles and purposes of the UN Charter

- agreed to uphold the resolution of disputes by peaceful means, and not to interfere in the internal affairs of states, rejecting the use of double standards in international affairs

- vowed to advance extensive dialogues across cultures, civilizations and faiths, as well as to promote regional connectivity through people-to-people contacts

(Source: Xinhua News Agency)