TRT World (Jul 16–17, 2026): Founding agreement facts.
- 29 countries signed WAICO agreement in Shanghai
- Independent intergovernmental org HQ Shanghai
- Signatories include Kazakhstan, Laos, Pakistan, Russia, Indonesia (among others)
- Chinese FM Wang Yi signed for China; UN SG António Guterres present
- First proposed by China July 2025; WAIC opens Friday after signing