October 2026
First VP Aref Highlights Iran’s Growing Influence in Regional Organizations Ahead of ECO Summit
First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref highlighted Iran's active participation in regional organizations like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Eurasian Economic Union ahead of…
The St. Petersburg Meeting as a Path to 'Geographical Salvation'
The recent meeting between the Chinese and Russian prime ministers in St. Petersburg highlighted their strategic partnership. They condemned foreign intervention as a key destabilizing…
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…
Iran's VP Calls for Enhanced Economic Integration and Development Bank within SCO
Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has urged members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to leverage their economic potential for joint projects and…
First Vice President Arrives in Tehran
Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran's First Vice President, has returned to Tehran after attending a summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states. This visit highlights Iran's…
Pakistan's Foreign Minister: Mediation to Reduce Tensions Between Tehran and Washington Continues
Pakistan's Foreign Minister announced ongoing mediation efforts between Tehran and Washington during a meeting in Tajikistan. This involvement highlights Pakistan's role in regional diplomacy amidst…
Aref Departed Tajikistan for Iran
First Vice President Aref attended a summit in Tajikistan and has now left for Iran. This visit highlights Iran's engagement with regional organizations and its…
Iran's Readiness to Collaborate in Oil and Gas Sector with Shanghai Cooperation Organization Members
Iran's First Vice President announced the country's readiness to collaborate with Shanghai Cooperation Organization members in establishing joint ventures focused on new technologies in the…
Iran VP Calls for Unhindered Access to Essential Services Amid Political Disputes
Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref urged member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to prioritize access to essential services like medicine, food, and water, despite…
Iran VP Calls for SCO to Strengthen Economic Ties Against US-Israel Aggression
Iran's First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to go beyond just condemning US-Israeli aggression and sanctions against Iran, advocating for…
Aref: Disputes Should Be Resolved Through Diplomacy
Iran's First Vice President emphasized the importance of resolving international disputes through dialogue and diplomacy during a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. This stance…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Meets Tajikistan PM and Iran VP at SCO Meeting
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Tajikistan PM Qohir Rosulzoda and Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref during the SCO meeting in Dushanbe. The…
Aref: International Disputes and Challenges Must Be Resolved Through Dialogue and Diplomacy
Iran's First Vice President, Aref, emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving international disputes during a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. This…
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Prime Ministers' Meeting Has Begun
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Prime Ministers' Meeting has started in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, attended by Iran's First Vice President. This event is significant as it highlights…
SCO Prime Ministers’ Meeting Begins in Tajikistan with Iran's Participation
The SCO Prime Ministers’ Meeting commenced in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, with Iran’s First Vice President Mohamamdreza Aref in attendance. This event highlights Iran's active participation in…
Iran, Russia, and China Reinforce Economic Ties at SCO Meeting
Iran, Russia, and China have strengthened their commitment to economic collaboration and regional cooperation during discussions at the SCO meeting in Dushanbe, involving Iranian First…
Li Qiang and Iran's First Vice President Aref Meet at SCO Summit in Dushanbe
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Iran's First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref during the 25th meeting of the SCO in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on October 19,…
Russian PM Prioritizes Economic Cooperation with Iran
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin emphasized the importance of enhancing trade and economic cooperation with Iran during a meeting with Iran's First Vice President Mohammad…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Commits to Strengthening Cooperation with Iran
Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed China's readiness to enhance cooperation with Iran during a meeting with Iran's First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref at the Shanghai…
Iran's First Vice President Attends SCO Meeting in Tajikistan
Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad-Reza Aref, has arrived in Tajikistan to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting of Heads of Government. This event…
First Vice President Arrives in Tajikistan
The First Vice President of Iran has arrived in Tajikistan for a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's prime ministers. This event involves key regional…
Iran Prioritizes Economic Cooperation and AI Development at SCO
Iran's 1st vice president emphasized the country's focus on enhancing economic cooperation and advancing artificial intelligence within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). This strategic participation…
Aref: Economic Cooperation is Iran's Priority in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Iran's First Vice President highlighted the country's focus on enhancing economic cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. This includes leveraging logistics and advanced technologies. This…
Aref: We Have Developed a Two-Year Plan to Utilize the Capacity of the Shanghai Organization
Iran's First Vice President announced a two-year plan to leverage the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's resources, focusing on economic cooperation and advancements in technology and artificial…
Iran Proposes Six Initiatives to Strengthen SCO Anti-Drug Cooperation
Iran's Drug Control Headquarters has proposed six initiatives to enhance collaboration among Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states in the fight against drug trafficking and related…
The Necessity of Strengthening Regional and International Cooperation in Combating Illegal Drugs
At an international conference of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Iran's representative stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation to combat illegal drugs and offered to share…
Description of Enemy Attacks on Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers for Addiction in Iran
The Iranian official highlighted the need for regional cooperation against illegal drugs while detailing the impact of military attacks on addiction treatment centers in Iran.…
Azerbaijan and Iran Commit to Implementing SCO Summit Agreements
The presidents of Azerbaijan and Iran emphasized the importance of implementing agreements made during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. This collaboration highlights the strengthening ties…
Successful Conclusion of Anti-Terrorism Exercise 'Eurasia Anti-Terror 2026' Featuring Special Forces of the IRGC Ground Forces
The anti-terrorism exercise 'Eurasia Anti-Terror 2026' has successfully concluded, involving member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and showcasing the special forces of the IRGC…
Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan; Meeting with Putin and Pashinyan to Propose Regional Cooperation 'CIS+I'
Pezeshkian attended an environmental summit and CIS meeting in Turkmenistan, where he met with several key leaders including Putin and Pashinyan. He proposed a new…
Pejman: The Islamic Republic of Iran Stands Firmly on Its Principles
The Iranian President highlighted the importance of unity among Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS members to establish common frameworks in various sectors. This statement reflects…
Pezeshkian Engages with SCO Secretary-General at CIS Summit
President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Nurlan Yermekbayev, the Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, during the CIS summit in Turkmenistan. This meeting highlights Iran's…
IRGC Highlights Security Cooperation in SCO Anti-Terror Drill in Belarus
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force participated in an international anti-terrorism drill in Belarus, emphasizing the importance of security cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation…
SCO Anti-Terrorism Drill Focuses on Security Cooperation, Says IRGC Commander
The IRGC's deputy commander for operations highlighted that the main goal of the SCO's joint anti-terrorism drill is to enhance security cooperation among member states…
Presence of IRGC Ground Forces in Joint Exercise of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States in Belarus
The IRGC's special units participated in a joint military exercise in Belarus, representing Iran's armed forces. This event aims to enhance defensive diplomacy and regional…
IRGC Ground Force Represents Iran in SCO Anti-Terrorism Exercise in Belarus
An IRGC Ground Force team has arrived in Belarus to participate in a joint anti-terrorism exercise with SCO member states. This involvement highlights Iran's military…
IRGC Ground Forces Participate in SCO Counter-Terrorism Drill in Belarus
A special forces team from the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Ground Forces has arrived in Belarus to participate in a joint counter-terrorism exercise organized by…
Iran Urges SCO to Address State Terrorism, Targeting US and Israeli Actions
Iran has called on member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to confront state terrorism, specifically citing crimes committed by the US and Israel.…