Iran's Minister of Internior Eskandar Momeni made the remarks in his meeting with Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Nurlan Yermekbayev in Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek on Saturday.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged their views on the bilateral ties and latest developments in the region in the wake of US and Israeli war of aggression against Iran on February 28.
Iran's interior minister thanked the organizers for hosting the gathering and highlighted the strategic importance of the SCO.
With member states accounting for nearly 50 percent of the world's population and possessing vast economic capacities and opportunities, the organization can play a highly effective role in international developments, Momeni emphasized.
He noted that, given that security issues constitute one of the key objectives of the organization, it is very important for member states to adopt clear positions during critical moments.
The SCO secretary general, for his part, expressed solidarity with the government and people of Iran and noted that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization had issued four statements in support of Iran during the US-Israeli war.
Yermekbayev also voiced hope that peace would be restored as soon as possible.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization issued four statements in support of Iran during the US and Israeli war of aggression against Iran, the SCO chief said, adding, “We wish for peace to be established as soon as possible.”
Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek on June 04 to attend a ministerial meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)’s member states.
MNA
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