Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
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SCO determined to fight against terrorism
TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Vladimir Norov Secretary General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) said on Friday that SCO is determined to fight against terrorism.
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Tehran resolved to expand coop. with SCO: envoy
TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to Beijing voiced the country’s resolve to expand relations with China and other member states to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
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Safavi warns of new US, Israeli plots in region
TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said that the United States and Israeli regime may be devising new plots in the region.
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China pledges to promote comprehensive strategic partnership with Iran to new level
TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Pang Sen underlined the need for strengthening the mutual understanding between two countries, saying "we need to take new approaches in order to overcome new challenges and keep up the level of our cooperation; we have more work to do in order to strengthen our comprehensive strategic partnership."
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By: Mohammad Khodabakhsh
MNA exclusive interview with Chinese amb. to Tehran
TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – In an exclusive interview with Mehr News Agency, Chinese ambassador to Tehran Pang Sen touched upon international issues including Iran's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), bilateral cooperation in fight against terrorism, and China-US trade war, among others. The interview will soon be published on the Agency's website.
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World after neutralizing US’ anti-Iran sanctions: deputy FM
TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Morteza Sarmadi, while stressing Iran’s resistance against US’ new sanctions, noted the gradual formation of a global will aimed at neutralizing the effect of sanctions on Tehran.
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On the sidelines of SCO Summit:
Iran, Tajikistan stress enhancing ties in different sectors
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi met with Tajikistan Foreign Minister Sirodjidin Mukhridinovich Aslov late on Thursday, conferring on bilateral ties and boosting cooperation.
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Iran FM meets SCO's next Secretary General
TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Head of Uzbekistan’s Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies and the next secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.
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By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas & Payman Yazdani
SCO long-term investment for Iran, no solution to urgent issues: Bininachvili
TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Dr. Albert Bininachvili, professor of political science at the Columbia University believes Iran's SCO membership is a long term investment for Tehran and doesn’t necessarily provide Iran with solutions to its most urgent issues.
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Iran’s ‘Mermaid’ wins Jury Special Award at SCO Filmfest.
TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iranian feature movie ‘Mermaid’, directed by Amir Masoud Aghababaeian, received Jury Special Award at the first International SCO film festival.
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Zarif hails 'respectful coop.' at SCO summit amid G7 infighting
TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Iranian diplomatic chief Mohmmad Javad Zarif hailed the 'respectful cooperation' among SCO member states against the backdrop of quarrels at the G7 summit.
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Zarif:
SCO summit stressed implementation of JCPOA commitments
TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s FM Zarif said Sun. that a part of the 18th summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was devoted to voicing unanimous support of member states for the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal.
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Pres. Rouhani arrives in Tehran Mon.
TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who left China late on Sunday after attending SCO summit, arrived home on early Monday.
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Pres. Rouhani meets with China’s Xi Jinping
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed on bolstering bilateral ties in a Sunday meeting on the sidelines of the SCO summit in the Chinese port city of Qingdao.
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Iran, India stress strategic importance of Chabahar Port
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have stressed the strategic importance of developing Chabahar Port for expansion of economic and regional cooperation.
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Rouhani encourages private sector to take up projects in Mongolia
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on Iranian private sector to undertake development projects in Mongolia to further promote trade ties between the two countries.
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Pres. Rouhani at SCO summit:
US attempts to impose policies on others 'a growing threat'
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Addressing the 18th Summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Sunday, President Hassan Rouhani described the United States’ attempts to impose its own policies on others a growing threat, stressing that "unilateral sanctions damage the process of legal international business."
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Russia stands for consistent, strict implementation of JCPOA: Putin
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sun. that Russia stands for a consistent, strict implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, adding that US pullout may destabilize the situation.
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Pres. Rouhani:
Chabahar Port development, major step in linking countries in region
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – In a meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Iranian President Rouhani stressed the significance of Chabahar Port for fostering transit routes and linking countries in the region.
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Xi calls for further carrying forward Shanghai spirit
QINGDAO, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday called for further carrying forward the Shanghai spirit to surmount difficulties, defuse risks and meet challenges.
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Tehran, Minsk poised to bolster bilateral relations
TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko vowed to expand bilateral relations between Iran and Belarus in a meeting on the sidelines of SCO summit in China.
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Iran, Afghanistan presidents meet in China
TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iranian president Hassan Rouhani met and talked with his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani on the sidelines of the SCO summit in China to discuss expansion of bilateral ties.
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Rouhani calls on Russia to have more 'serious dialog' on JCPOA
TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Tehran and Moscow should establish a more "serious dialogue" on the future of the JCPOA in the face of US withdrawal from the nuclear agreement.
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Rouhani:
Iran welcomes increased defense coop. with Pakistan
TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – In a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Mamnoon Hussain Sat., Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran welcomes expansion of defense cooperation between the two countries, stressing that common borders should be secure.
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Iran, Pakistan presidents meet in China
TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Pakistani counterpart Mamnoon Hussain held talks on expansion of bilateral ties on Saturday in Chinese city of Qingdao.
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Russia, China affirm preserving Syria’s territorial integrity
BEIJING, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese Counterpart Xi Jinping affirmed the necessity of preserving the territorial integrity of Syria and supporting the political solution to the crisis in it as well as taking measures for rebuilding it.
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Iranian president arrives in China
TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani leading a high-ranking politico-economic delegation has arrived in China Fri. afternoon to take part at the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit focused on bilateral ties and the future of the JCPOA.
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US unilateralism perilous for world: Rouhani
TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian president said Fri. that the US unilateralism undermines international treaties, calling on world countries not to keep silent toward US illegal moves, particularly its pullout from the Iran nuclear deal.
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Rouhani sets off to China for SCO summit
TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani leading a high-ranking politico-economic delegation has departed for China on Fri. to take part at the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit focused on bilateral ties and the future of the JCPOA.
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China says to host Pres. Rouhani next month
TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday that China will host Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in the next month at a regional summit aimed at avoiding disruption of joint projects by US pressures.