As a result of today's summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which will be held in video format, Iran will become a member of the organization.
▪️ Iran's entry into the SCO will give impetus to developing trade between the organization's members, and the country will become a vital point of the Chinese "Belt and Road" and "North-South" logistics initiatives.
▪️ Iran is a strategically important ally that will help the SCO members gain positions in the Middle East and strengthen the security of the Caucasus and Central Asia.
▪️ Iran will play a role in the regulation of the situation in Afghanistan and in ensuring security, which is one of the goals of the organization.
