Iran suggests China abolish visa requirements for its tourists in reciprocal move

TEHRAN – Iran has called on the Chinese government to lift visa requirements for Iranian nationals wishing to visit China, in a move aimed at deepening bilateral cultural and tourism ties.

Iran’s DM visits China for SCO summit, bilateral talks

TEHRAN – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh arrived in Qingdao, China, on Wednesday to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) defense ministers’ meeting.

By Li Shuang, reporter with CGTN

SCO Defense Ministers Convene in Qingdao Amid Rising Global Tensions

QINGDAO, China — Against the backdrop of intensifying global conflicts, defense ministers from the ten member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) convened this week in China’s eastern city of Qingdao, reaffirming their commitment to dialogue, multilateralism, and regional stability.

Israeli cyberattacks aim to destabilize sovereign states: Iran tells SCO

TEHRAN –The deputy minister of information, communications, and technology (ICT), Ehsan Chitsaz, has said Israeli cyberattacks which target critical infrastructures in Iran aim to destabilize sovereign states. 

SCO condemns military strikes on Iran

TEHRAN - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization has issued a statement condemning military strikes on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The following is the text of the statement, which comes as follows.

Iran can become SCO regional hub for war on drugs: official

TEHRAN – Thanks to the country’s achievements and successful experiences in social harm reduction, prevention, and treatment, Iran can serve as a regional hub for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in combating narcotics, an official with the Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ) has said.

Iran hails SCO co-op bank proposal as key step toward de-dollarization

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to Russia said the country’s proposal to establish a joint bank for Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members marks a significant step toward de-dollarization and a shift toward a multipolar world order.

SCO and BRICS valuable opportunities for Iran: Leader

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, held a meeting with Iran’s interior minister and the country's provincial governors on Wednesday.

SCO turned into a powerful force in fight against narcotics: official

TEHRAN – The dedication and commendable efforts of all member states have transformed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) into a powerful institution, particularly in the fight against illicit drugs, Mohammad Narimani, an official with the Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ), has said.

China-Kazakhstan Khorgos intl. border co-op center visited by SCO Media Summit participants

China-Kazakhstan Khorgos International Border Cooperation Center was visited by the participants in the 2025 Media Cooperation Forum of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Countries, on Sunday.

Iran attending 9th meeting of SCO education ministers

TEHRAN – Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf is participating in the ninth meeting of education ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, which was held on May 12 and 13 in Urumqi, China.

Health minister attending 8th SCO meeting

TEHRAN – A delegation headed by Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi is taking part in the eighth meeting of health ministries of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Xi’an, China.

Iran judiciary chief to attend SCO summit in China

TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei of Iran is preparing to embark on a trip to China, where he will participate in the 20th summit of the chairs of supreme courts from the nine member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). 

Iran demands global rebuke of US military posturing at SCO summit in Moscow

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, launched a potent diplomatic campaign at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Moscow on Thursday, demanding collective condemnation of Washington’s threats against Tehran.

Iranian female student wins BRICS, SCO ‘Young Researcher of the Year’ award

TEHRAN –Hosna Salimi, a student of the Faculty of World Studies at University of Tehran, has been named the ‘Young Researcher of the Year’ in BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization Young Leaders Award 2025, held on January 24-26 in Kazan, Russia.

Iran tops SCO Countries Worker Skills Contest

TEHRAN – The Iranian robotics team ranked first, securing a gold and a silver medal in the third Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Countries Worker Skills Contest, held in Qingdao, China’s Shandong, from December 15 to 18.

Iran stresses importance of strengthened rail cooperation among SCO members

TEHRAN – Jabbar-Ali Zakeri, Head of Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI), underscored the need for enhanced rail, transit, and logistics cooperation among member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Safeguard international fairness and justice, build a beautiful home of the SCO

The 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will be held in Pakistan. This will be beneficial for delivering the outcomes of the Meeting of the Council of Heads of State, and joining hands to build a more beautiful home of the SCO.

Putin meets Iran’s security chief in St. Petersburg

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on Thursday with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary Ali Akbar Ahmadian in St. Petersburg, the venue of the meeting of BRICS’s top security officials.

Tehran seeks to boost health cooperation with SCO, BRICS

TEHRAN –The health ministry is planning to strengthen collaborations with the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the BRICS intergovernmental organization.

Iran presents five proposals at Green Development Forum

TEHRAN – Hasan Akbari, the deputy head of the Department of Environment, presented five proposals for the preservation of biodiversity at the Green Development Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) which was held in Qingdao, China, from July 8 to 9.

SCO member states strengthen border cooperation in Shanghai

TEHRAN – Senior border officials from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) met in Shanghai, China on Wednesday to discuss further cooperation on border issues.