Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

Army official says;

Iran strengthening military capabilities in all domains

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army for Coordination Affairs said that the country is constantly strengthening military capabilities in all domains, stressing that it remains a permanent strategic directive.

Iran to host second SCO joint counterterrorism exercise

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) joint counterterrorism exercise among member states will be held in Iran, led by the country’s intelligence and security agencies.

Defense minister:

Iran welcomes expansion of defense cooperation with Belarus

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Nasirzadeh said Tehran welcomes the expansion of defense and industrial cooperation with friendly and independent countries, including Belarus.

Iran dep. foreign minister:

BRICS, SCO have paved suitable ways for independent states

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says that BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have laid grounds for the independent states to counter unilateralism.

President Pezeshkian:

Government seriously determined to back tech. development

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that his administration is seriously determined to support technological development in the country.

SCO condemns Israeli aggression on Qatar

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has denounced the recent Israeli airstrikes on Doha, describing them as a flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and a breach of international law.

Envoy voices China’s readiness to develop ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Cong Peiwu reaffirmed his country’s commitment to expanding relations with Iran and promoting multilateralism as a counterbalance to unilateralism.

SCO can form strong future security alliances

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s defense minister said the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) could expand its role and build effective security coalitions.

Pres. stresses implementing deals reached during SCO summit

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the need to operationalize the agreements reached at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in China, describing the deals as heralding good prospects for the country.

Iran’s economic ties with China are pursued seriously: min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of Economic Affairs and Finance (MEAF) says that the country’s trade-economic relations with China is being followed up on with seriousness.

Prime Minister of Pakistan meets President of Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Pakistani Premier Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, on the sidelines of the Council of Heads of Member States (CHM) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

SCO leaders sign over 20 cooperation documents

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s President, along with other Shanghai Cooperation Organization leaders, signed more than 20 documents and statements covering a wide range of cooperative areas at the SCO summit in Tianjin, China.

BRICS, SCO can counter Western unilateralism

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister said international organizations like the SCO and BRICS can serve as effective alternatives to counter Western unilateralism and form new regional alliances.

SCO leaders condemn Israel, US attacks on Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in China, member states strongly condemned the June 2025 military strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran, calling them violations of international law.

Pezeshkian:

SCO should take steps toward creating more peaceful world

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in China's Tianjin, President Masoud Pezeshkian called for concrete steps to strengthen peace and financial cooperation.

Iran to make proportionate decisions if snapback invoked: VP

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says that if snapback mechanism is activated by the three European powers to return the sanctions on the country, Tehran will make proportionate decisions.

Pres. Pezeshkian arrives in Chinese city of Tianjin

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Tianjin, China, to attend the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit on Sunday.

China, Armenia establish strategic partnership

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced at a meeting in Chinba’s Tianjin the establishment of a strategic partnership between Beijing and Yerevan.

SCO summit an attempt to counter US, European unilateralism

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian described the upcoming SCO summit in China as a historic chance to strengthen multilateralism, boost economic and cultural cooperation, and enhance regional and global peace.

Ambassador briefs on Pres. Pezeshkian's visit to China

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to Beijing has detailed the upcoming President's trip to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Curry, Ice Cream, and Diplomacy;

How a Small Chinese City Is Serving Up Shanghai Spirit

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) prepares to hold its summit in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin, one phrase is back in focus: the “Shanghai Spirit.”

An Iranian wins BRICS-SCO ‘Social Solution of the Year’ award

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – An Iranian innovator, Reza Ghavami Pour, has won the “Social Solution of the Year” award in the third edition of the “BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization Young Leaders Awards.”

Envoy:

Iran diplomacy in constructive coop. with world’ main players

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to the Republic of China Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli says that Iran’s diplomacy is in a constructive interaction with important players on the global stage.

Speaking to Chinese media:

FM hails SCO condemnation of Israel-US aggression on Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian top diplomat hailed the SCO member states who condemned the act of aggression by Israeli regime and the United States against the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly against the nuclear facilities of Iran.

Armenia applies to join Shanghai Cooperation Organization

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Armenia has applied to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on Wednesday.

Iran, China discuss developing cooperation on key issues

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi held high-level talks in Tianjin on Wednesday, discussing key bilateral issues and regional developments.

Araghchi meets with Pakistani, Indian counterparts in China

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with his Indian and Pakistani counterparts in China on the sidelines of 25th meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers.

Iran calls on SCO to form collective security arrangements

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – At the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Abbas Araghchi proposed the formation of a collective security forum to tackle security challenges facing the member states.

Iran, Malaysian FMs hold phone call to discuss relations

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Hasan on Tuesday to strengthen bilateral relations.

Iran FM Araghchi meets Uzbek counterpart in SCO meeting

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov on the sidelines of the 25th meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of SCO member states on Tuesday.