The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), or Shanghai Pact,[1] is a Eurasian political, economic, and military organisation which was founded in 2001 in Shanghai by the leaders of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. These countries, except for Uzbekistan had been members of the Shanghai Five, founded in 1996; after the inclusion of Uzbekistan in […]
Tehran – ‘Iran wants to establish and strengthen cooperation with all its neighbours. We want to strengthen our political, economic and trade cooperation with Russia. This visit will prove to be a vital step in that direction,’ said Ebrahim Raisi, the President of Iran. President Raisi, who is visiting Russia, will also meet Russian President […]
New Delhi: Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh gave a stern message to China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu on the LAC during bilateral talks ahead of the SCO meeting. Chinese state media have complained that the statements made by India’s defence minister were harsh and provocative. However, the Chinese media claimed that the Chinese Defense Minister […]
Riyadh: ‘As part of the diversification of the kingdom’s foreign policy, Saudi Arabia is keen to join such international associations as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization-SCO and BRICS’, claimed Sergey Kozlov, Russia’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Besides, the ambassadors of Russia and South Africa say discussions have been ongoing in the BRICS nations about including Iran […]
Washington: White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that the US would welcome the Indian Prime Minister’s efforts to get Russia to stop its conflict in Ukraine. For this, Prime Minister Modi can take the decisions he feels are necessary, John Kirby added. India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval recently visited the US, […]
Samarkand: Iran signed the declaration for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) membership. With this, the way for Iran in this organisation which includes European and Asian countries has been opened. Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Iran’s entry into the SCO. International analysts have already claimed that Iran’s inclusion in the SCO is a significant strategic […]
Bishkek: – Clashes broke out on Wednesday between the border security forces of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in Central Asia. A Tajik jawan was killed in this conflict that started over a border dispute. Russia has appealed to both countries to establish peace. Armenia and Azerbaijan conflicts have already caused a headache for Russia, embroiled in […]
Tehran/Moscow: Iran will be included as a new member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) during the meeting, which will be held in Uzbekistan in two days. Russian Foreign Ministry announced that this would strengthen the SCO further. While the United States and European countries claim that the nuclear deal with Iran has been delayed, […]
New Delhi: A disaster was averted when Russia arrested an IS terrorist preparing to come to India and carry out a suicide attack. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh thanked Russia for this. Shanghai Cooperation Organization-SCO meeting is underway in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. In a meeting with Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu here, the Indian Defence Minister praised […]
Islamabad: By saying that Pakistan and India cannot afford another war, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claimed it is vital to resolve the Kashmir issue through negotiations. The Pakistani Prime Minister made this peace proposal to India while speaking to students at Howard University and discussing it with the newly appointed Australian ambassador to Pakistan. […]