Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

Russia to support Iran's permanent membership in SCO

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – In his meeting with Iranian ambassador to Moscow, Special Representative of the President of Russia on SCO Affairs Bakhtiyar Khakimov announced Moscow's support for Iran's permanent membership in this organization.

Iran, Russia discuss SCO cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali held a meeting with the Russian ambassador to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Thursday.

Iran, Russia review bilateral coop. in SCO

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali met and held talks with the Russian ambassador to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Bakhtiar Hakimov in Moscow.

SCO members to support Iran’s membership: Russian official

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The Russian ambassador to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Bakhtiar Hakimov stated that the SCO member states welcome the request of Iran for joining the organization.

Russia supports Iran joining SCO: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – While US is urging other nations to isolate Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow supports full membership for Tehran in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Iran consul general in Shanghai:

IRISL plays an important role in reviving maritime Silk Road

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in shanghai Ramezan Parvaz said that Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) plays an important role in revival of maritime ‘Silk Road’.

Iran, SCO members to expand scientific coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Educational Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology called for expansion of scientific cooperation with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States.

Iran VP stresses need for multi-lateralism to solve world problems

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri has stressed the necessity of multilateralism as the solution to solve international problems challenges.

Iran ready to ease visa policy for Kyrgyzstanis: Jagangiri

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri and Kyrgyz Prime Minister Mukhammedkalyi Abylgaziev held talks on Saturday to discuss the status of bilateral relations.

JCPOA to be continued via balance in performance of obligations: VP Jahangiri

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri said that the continuation of the JCPOA will be possible only by a balance in the fulfillment of obligations by all parties and the enjoyment of Iran form JCPOA’s economic benefits.

Iran urges Afghanistan to prevent potential ISIL activities on joint borders

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri called on the Afghan government to gear up the efforts against terrorists’ activities on its soil, especially the potential moves by ISIL terrorists along joint borders.

Iran’s VP calls on regional orgs. to band against US unilateralism

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri has stressed the need for strengthening cooperation among regional organizations against the US’ unilateral policies.

Iran’s first VP to visit Uzbekistan for SCO summit

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri will depart for Uzbekistan’s Tashkent today to take part in the 18th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Pres. Rouhani:

Iran to make all-out effort to strengthen Afghanistan’s stability

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran will make all-out effort to strengthen the stability in neighboring Afghanistan.

Zarif deems SCO talks with Xi, Putin 'fruitful'

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad has described President Rouhani's talks with Chinese and Russian counterparts, Xi and Putin, on the SCO sidelines as important and fruitful.

Rouhani at SCO summit:

US govt. serious threat to regional, global stability

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – "For the past two years, the US government has used its economic, financial and military power via an aggressive approach to disrupt all international structures and regulations, which has turned it into a serious threat to the stability of the region and the world," Iranian President Rouhani addressed the SCO summit on Friday in Bishkek.

Rouhani, Xi rap US unilateralism on SCO sidelines

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – “Ties with China are always strategic for Iran," said Iranian President Rouhani in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 19th SCO summit in Bishkek, while slamming the US' unilateralism.

Pres. Rouhani:

Iran always trying to safeguard regional peace, security

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – "We have always tried to safeguard regional peace and security, and we have shown this sensitiveness in our attempts to protect the security of regional and our neighboring countries,” said President Rouhani on Thursday.

Pres. Rouhani to visit Kyrgyzstan on Thu.

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is scheduled to visit Kyrgyzstan on Thursday to attend Shanghai Summit on June 13-14 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Iranian president’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications and Information Parviz Esmaeili said.

Rouhani to attend SCO summit in Bishkek

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will participate at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit which will be held on 13-14 June 2019 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.