Iran Becomes New Permanent Member of SCO

Iran Becomes New Permanent Member of SCO

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Category : International Published on: July 06 2023

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Almost 15 years after its request to join the alliance, Iran formally became a full member of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
Iran has joined the SCO as the ninth member.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the SCO Summit virtually and conveyed his best wishes to President Ebrahim Raisi.
PM Modi highlighted the growing interest of other countries in joining the SCO, emphasizing the organization’s importance.
The interest shown by nations to become part of the SCO demonstrates the organization’s relevance and influence on regional and global affairs.
The SCO was founded at a summit in Shanghai in 2001 by the presidents of Russia, China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
India and Pakistan became its permanent members in 2017.

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