“The Last of the Whale Shark” wins award at SCO film festival 

TEHRAN – In the inaugural edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival, Iranian filmmaker Ramtin Balef’s documentary “The Last of the Whale Shark” received the festival’s Special Jury Award.

Iran seeks BRICS bank membership in talks with President Rousseff

TEHRAN - Iran’s central bank governor, Mohammad Reza Farzin, met with Dilma Rousseff, president of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), in Shanghai on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)'s finance summit, reaffirming Tehran’s intention to join the multilateral lender.

Tehran, Moscow hold talks on promoting health co-op

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi and Russia’s deputy health minister Oleg Salagay have discussed ways of enhancing ties in the health sector.

SCO condemns Israeli attack against Iran, calls for efforts to establish regional stability

TEHRAN – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s recent incursion into Iranian territory, describing the assault as a “provocative and aggressive act.”

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.

SCO can foster regional, international peace: Iran acting president

TEHRAN – Iran's acting president, Mohammad Mokhber, has highlighted the potential of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to foster sustainable peace both regionally and globally.

SCO to drive economic co-op of developing countries in Eurasia

The 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Kazakhstan from July 3 to 4, 2024, will take place at a crucial juncture for the regional organization as the economies of the developing world are bolstering their efforts to coordinate their policies on a wide range of global issues, including rising security tensions, mounting protectionism in the world's economies, and intensifying competition in high-tech space.‬

SCO extends condolences to Iranian Leader amidst high-level meeting

TEHRAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has expressed his heartfelt condolences over the recent martyrdom of the Iranian President and Foreign Minister.

Iran's agenda at SCO: peace, stability, and security 

TEHRAN- The Iranian Defense Minister has delivered a resounding message of "peace, stability, and security" during the 21st meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Astana, Kazakhstan. 

Iran: response to Israel prevented escalation of conflicts

TEHRAN – The Iranian defense minister affirmed Iran's measured response to the Zionist regime's aggression, characterizing it as a strategic deterrent against further escalation.

Tehran hosting SCO investment working group meeting

TEHRAN – Iran’s capital Tehran is hosting the eighth meeting of the investment working group of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), an official with the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran announced.

Isfahan sustainable tourism projects elaborated at Samarkand conference

TEHRAN – On Sep. 20, a host of cultural heritage and travel researchers from Iran, the UK, Malaysia, China, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Russia, India, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, and Tajikistan addressed a range of issues impacting sustainable tourism and the challenges faced to heritage sites today.

Iran proposes children and youth union at SCO meeting 

TEHRAN –The director of Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults – Kanoon has proposed the formation of a union for children and youth in member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. 

By Ali Salehi

Why is Iran seeking close ties with emerging powers

TEHRAN- Experts suggest that Iran's foreign policy has been significantly shaped by the “look to the East” policy in recent years.

By Seyed Yasser Jebraily

Transformation in the world order in its operational phase

The implications of Iran's inclusion in SCO

Iran's inclusion in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a significant development, considering the UN Security Council sanctions it still faces. The SCO members had previously agreed that any state wishing to join should not have any UN Security Council sanctions imposed on it. This issue holds importance when analyzing the transformation in the world order.

Kyrgyzstan president says Iran SCO membership will enhance collaboration

TEHRAN- Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, has praised the growing ties between Bishkek and Tehran.

By Mehran Shamsuddin

SCO at Last

Iran officially becomes full SCO member 

TEHRAN – Iran has finished all the procedural measures required for the membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), becoming a full member of the regional bloc.

Russian FM says SCO will accept Iran’s full membership July 4

TEHRAN- Iran will formally become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on July 4, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced on Friday.

Iran will become one of members of SCO in current year

BEIJING - China's SCO National Coordinator, Zhang Haizhou, said on Monday, May 22, that more and more countries are applying to join the SCO family, the Tehran Times reporter from Beijing reports.

Raisi authorizes Iran SCO membership

TEHRAN- President Ebrahim Raisi sent a directive to the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday to put the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) law into effect.

China voices support for Iran’s territorial integrity

TEHRAN – A senior Chinese official who is in Tehran for talks on a long-term cooperation plan with Iran has expressed support for Iran’s territorial integrity following a controversial joint statement issued by China and Iran’s Arab neighbors.

SCO seeks to uphold international law, says Iranian ambassador to China

TEHRAN - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is seeking global peace and works to uphold international law, Iran's ambassador to China has said.

‘Generating 88,000MW electricity is Iran’s privilege in SCO’

TEHRAN - The Deputy Minister of Energy for Electricity and Energy Affairs said generating 88,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity by the Islamic Republic of Iran is an advantage that the country brings for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Iran to host SCO health committee meeting

TEHRAN – The meeting of the Health Committee of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization under the presidency will be held in Iran, Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has announced.

Iran proposes hosting association of SCO member universities

TEHRAN – Mohammad Moghimi, the chancellor of the University of Tehran, has proposed setting up the association of prominent universities of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Iran.

Raisi departs for New York to attend UN General Assembly

TEHRAN — Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi departed for New York, United States, on Monday to address the 77th United Nations General Assembly.