Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

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  • China's envoy 2025/09/07

    By Mona Hojat Ansari 

    China's envoy to Iran addresses SCO summit, bilateral relations

    TEHRAN – Chinese Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, hosted a press conference at his country’s embassy in northern Tehran on Sunday, inviting journalists from major Iranian and Chinese media outlets. For nearly two hours, he discussed the recent SCO summit, which he characterized as the bloc's largest gathering to date.

  • tpo Yesterday 15:07

    TPO chief urges stronger trade, transport links within SCO

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) head called for stronger economic and logistics cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members, stressing the need to streamline customs procedures, standardize regulations, and improve transport infrastructure to ensure sustainable growth in the region.

  • Iran-SCO 2025/09/06

    Historic Visit to China: A Launchpad for Iran’s Multilateral and Resilient Economy

    TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to China and participation in the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit marked a pivotal moment in Iran’s economic diplomacy. With over 20 cooperation agreements signed and the proposal of innovative financial initiatives, the visit represents a strategic step toward strengthening Iran’s regional and global economic standing. Amid ongoing sanctions, the visit focused on reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar and expanding transit infrastructure, offering a promising outlook for Iran’s economic future.

  • Iranian entrepreneurs attend SCO Youth Forum 2025-09-06 15:27

    Iranian entrepreneurs attend SCO Youth Forum

    TEHRAN – Two young Iranian entrepreneurs have participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Youth Forum to open up new opportunities for collaborations in innovative and technological fields like artificial intelligence and digital economy.

  • SCO summit 2025-09-05 21:26

    By Fatemeh Kavand

    The Global South has changed, so will the future of the world 

    TEHRAN – The voice of resistance resonates from the streets of Gaza to the halls of BRICS summits and Shanghai Cooperation Organization meetings. Palestinian students waving their flag at universities around the world, African leaders expelling colonial forces, Latin American politicians asserting the independence of their decisions, and Islamic resistance movements in West Asia that have shaped the ethical and military pillars of the region—all demonstrate that the world no longer accepts the unipolar order dominated by the U.S. and Europe. 

  • Chinese ambassador 2025-09-03 15:05

    Iran-China ties strengthened as SCO 2025 summit delivers historic outcomes

    TEHRAN – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has achieved a series of historic milestones, with China-Iran relations emerging resiliently after navigating challenges over time. These achievements reflect a steadfast commitment to principled approaches and pragmatic policies, Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu said in a statement published by IRNA.

  • SCO flags 2025/09/02

    By Xavier Villar

    Iran and the SCO: A measured turn in Asian geopolitics

    MADRID – The 25th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held in Tianjin, China, marks a significant moment for Iran and its regional strategy. 

  • The BRICS Summer School has been held in South Africa’s Johannesburg. (Photo: Visual Studio) 2025-09-02 19:24

    By Lucia Hubinská

    BRICS Summer School opens with calls for alternative narratives

    JOHANNESBURG – The first day of the BRICS Summer School unfolded with a sense of urgency in the city of Johannesburg in South Africa. Scholars and young leaders from across the Global South gathered to discuss alternative narratives in international relations, the deepening of intra-BRICS cooperation, and the role of youth in shaping the future of this rapidly evolving bloc.

  • sco 2025-09-02 16:48

    Tehran eyes trade boost from Pezeshkian’s participation in SCO summit

    TEHRAN – Iran’s president is expected to leverage the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) leaders’ summit in China to expand the country’s trade opportunities, the head of the Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce said.

  • Tianjin 2025/09/01

    Improving global governance starts from pursuing equality

    Proposing the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" meeting in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted five principles for the Initiative: to adhere to sovereign equality, to abide by international rule of law, to practice multilateralism, to advocate the people-centered approach, and to focus on taking real actions.

  • Iran SCO 2025/09/01

    By Chen Guifang, Political Editor of CGTN.COM

    Iran steps into the spotlight as China summit rallies Global South solidarity

    BEIJING – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s attendance at the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in China, along with the Iranian supreme leader’s trilingual message on bilateral ties, reflects the growing strategic alignment between the two nations.

  • Qinduo Xu is a senior fellow at Pangoal Institution, a local think tank in Beijing. 2025/09/01

    By Qinduo Xu

    Iran and China: Two civilizations, one shared future

    BEIJING – When Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei penned a post on X in both Persian and Chinese about bilateral relationship, the symbolism was unmistakable.

  • Iran Pezeshkian 2025/09/01

    Iran bridges East and West through SCO, enhances cooperation with China

    TIANJIN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, joining leaders from more than 20 countries and 10 international organizations.

  • In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, center pose for a group photo with international guests including Russian President Vladimir Putin, seventh from left, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, fourth from left and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, second from left before a welcome banquet for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, northern China on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Huang Jingwen/Xinhua via AP) 2025-09-01 22:39

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    SCO Summit in Tianjin: Historic milestones and bold roadmap for the future

    TEHRAN – The Chinese city of Tianjin has captured global attention as it hosted the latest annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), marking a pivotal moment for the Eurasian alliance and international diplomacy at large. 

  • SCO summit 2025-09-01 22:34

    By Soheila Zarfam 

    SCO ‘strongly’ condemns US-Israeli war against Iran 

    Multipolarity takes center stage in bloc’s largest-ever summit held in Tianjin, China 

    TEHRAN – Gathering in China's Tianjin on Monday for the largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), leaders from Asia's major powers displayed a growing determination to chart a new path, diverging from a West increasingly defined by heavy-handed U.S. policies and Europe's struggle for relevance.

  • Iran-China 2025/09/01

    By Mahnaz Abdi

    Strategic alignment: Iran-China economic relations in shadow of SCO

    TEHRAN- The economic relationship between Iran and China is a compelling narrative of ancient ties being reforged into a modern strategic partnership. Rooted in millennia of cultural and commercial exchange along the historic Silk Road, this relationship has entered a dynamic new phase in recent decades. Driven by geopolitical shifts and complementary economic needs, the burgeoning partnership is now being institutionalized and accelerated, with Iran’s recent full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) acting as a powerful catalyst for deeper integration.

  • Beijing exhibit features 7,000 years of Iranian civilization in digital format 2025-09-01 15:22

    Beijing exhibit features 7,000 years of Iranian civilization in digital format

    TEHRAN – Iran’s National Museum is showcasing 7,000 years of civilization in digital format at a new exhibition in Beijing that brings together cultural relics from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

  • In January 2016, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in Tehran. 2025-08-31 21:58

    By Shahrokh Saei

    Ayatollah Khamenei urges full implementation of Iran-China 25-year strategic partnership

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged the full implementation of the landmark long-term deal between Iran and China, known as the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement.

  • SCO 2025-08-29 20:42

    How does China's SCO vision empower the Global South?

    The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit is set to shine in Tianjin. Ahead of the summit, experts have been gathering at Tianjin Port where China drives connectivity and free trade for the Global South. How does China's vision empower SCO nations to foster economic growth and regional stability? Can Tianjin Port's AI-driven automation help advance global trade for SCO members? And how can the SCO unite diverse nations to hedge Western protectionism and promote inclusive prosperity?

  • Tianjin 2025/08/28

    By Yuan Sha

    Unleashing prosperity: How the SCO is shaping a new economic landscape

    BEIJING- Editor's note: At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)’s Astana Summit in July 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for building a common home featuring solidarity and mutual trust, peace and tranquility, prosperity and development, good-neighborliness and friendship, as well as fairness and justice. To highlight this vision, CGTN has launched the five-part series Common Home, Moving Forward. The third article in this series focuses on economic interconnections.

  • Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states on July 15 in Tianjin 2025/08/26

    By Shen Shiwei

    Iran in the SCO: Two years on, breaking blockades, busting myths, building cooperation

    BEIJING — Two years after formally joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in July 2023, Iran—the organization's first Middle Eastern member—has found its partnership with the group transformative, both for the nation and for the organization itself.

  • SCO 2025/08/25

    By CGTN’s Wu Lei

    The Shanghai Spirit: The Guiding Philosophy of the SCO

    BEIJING- Amid rising international pressures, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s upcoming participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in China marks a pivotal moment for Tehran. Against the backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions and sweeping economic sanctions, Iran’s presence highlights its drive to strengthen ties with key Eurasian powers—anchored in the SCO’s guiding philosophy, the Shanghai Spirit.

  • SCO 2025-08-22 17:13

    By Xu Yawen

    “Shanghai Spirit” in Action: Tianjin Summit Shapes SCO’s Future

    BEIJING - The 2025 SCO Summit will be held in Tianjin, China, on August 31 and September 1.

  • Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, Oct 23, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] 2025-08-22 14:24

    SCO Summit 2025: Xi Jinping to endorse strategic development blueprint for next 10 years

    Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025, which will be held in Tianjin Municipality in north China on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, and host relevant events, Xihua reported. 

  • The Council of Foreign Ministers of SCO Member States convened in Tianjin, northern China, on July 15, 2025 2025-08-03 17:58

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    Chinese Ambassador Cong hails Iran's SCO contributions, urges ‘true multilateralism’

    TEHRAN — Since assuming the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in July 2024, China has launched a wide array of initiatives aimed at deepening regional cooperation, enhancing multilateralism, and positioning the Eurasian alliance as a rising force in global governance.

  • A file photo shows a Chinese couple posing for a photograph during their visit to the 17th-century Chehel Sotoun Palace in Isfahan, central Iran. 2025-07-07 15:55

    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.

  • SCO forums 2025-07-04 23:12

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    SCO’s shared future lifts off in Shenyang’s landmark forums

    SHENYANG – Northeastern China’s Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning Province, proudly hosted two landmark events under the auspices of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), attracting global attention and highlighting China’s indispensable leadership in promoting diplomacy, cooperation, and sustainable development across Eurasia.

  • DALIAN 2025-07-02 22:21

    By Shahrokh Saei

    Dalian’s triple strength: Quality of life, economic vitality, and global reach

    DALIAN — A contingent of international journalists wrapped up the second day of their five-day media tour in northeast China’s Liaoning Province on Wednesday, with the vibrant coastal city of Dalian remaining a key highlight.

  • International journalists pose for a group photo at the Dalian International Conference Center on July 1, 2025 2025-07-01 18:49

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    Dalian: A vital engine of China’s innovation and sustainable growth

    DALIAN - A group of international journalists kicked off a five-day tour of northeast China’s Liaoning Province on Tuesday, with their journey beginning in the dynamic port city of Dalian—a coastal metropolis that has become a powerful symbol of China’s high-quality development, global engagement, and forward-looking innovation.

  • China 2025-06-29 13:54

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    From coast to capital: Dalian and Shenyang set the stage for 2025 SCO forums 

    BEIJING- Since assuming the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in July 2024, China has spearheaded a series of dynamic cooperation initiatives aligned with the eight key areas of the Global Development Initiative (GDI).