On the second day of the First Vice President's trip to Tajikistan, Mohammad Reza Aref outlined a package of proposals and economic priorities for Iran during speeches at two limited and broad sessions of the Prime Ministers' meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states. Aref also held meetings with Emomali Rahmon, the President of Tajikistan, and Mikhail Mishustin, the Prime Minister of Russia. In these sessions and meetings, Aref emphasized the 'necessity of using national currencies in trade settlements,' called for 'accelerating the operationalization of the Shanghai Development Bank project,' 'creating an energy consortium,' 'strengthening the digital economy and artificial intelligence,' and 'developing regional transport and transit corridors' to enhance economic resilience against unilateralism and sanctions.
Iran's Economic Roadmap at Shanghai Cooperation Organization
During his visit to Tajikistan, Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref presented economic proposals at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting. He emphasized the importance of national currencies in trade and called for various initiatives to boost economic resilience. This is significant as it reflects Iran's strategy to counteract sanctions and enhance regional cooperation.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
During a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tajikistan, Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref proposed several economic initiatives aimed at enhancing Iran's trade resilience and regional cooperation. He emphasized the use of national currencies and the establishment of an energy consortium.
- Aref called for the operationalization of the Shanghai Development Bank project.
- He highlighted the importance of strengthening the digital economy and developing regional transport corridors.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has faced significant economic challenges due to international sanctions, prompting a shift towards regional cooperation and alternative trade mechanisms. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a key platform for such initiatives.
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