“There is a general understanding that Iran is an actual candidate in joining the SCO as an official full-fledged member and considering that sanctions are being lifted, we don’t see any obstacles. I know that our foreign minister will voice this and this topic is being discussed. Our minister will propose this,” Sputnik cited Khakimov as saying.
The SCO is a political, economic and military alliance founded in 2001 by Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Belarus, Mongolia, Iran, Afghanistan, India and Pakistan hold observer status in the organization.
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