Iran's First Vice President travels to Tajikistan for SCO summit

Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, has traveled to Tajikistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting of prime ministers. The summit aims to evaluate the performance of member states and explore ways to expand cooperation.

Key focuses for this year's meeting include the effectiveness of economic and commercial cooperation, humanitarian actions, and budgetary matters. Iran has developed a two-year action plan to maximize its engagement within the organization.

Beyond traditional trade and logistics, Iran has identified advanced technologies and artificial intelligence as strategic priorities for cooperation within the SCO framework. The organization currently consists of ten official members, including China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Belarus, and Iran.