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A Protocol was signed following the consultations of authorized representatives of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Tashkent, UzA reported.
The document approves the draft Memorandum of Obligations of the Iranian side to obtain the status of an SCO member state.
The event was attended by senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, heads of the permanent bodies of the SCO, national coordinators of the member states, as well as heads and representatives of the diplomatic missions of China and Iran in Tashkent.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Vladimir Norov drew attention to the fact that since 2005 Iran, as an observer state, has been actively participating in the activities of the SCO. The country regularly participates in meetings of the main bodies and consultations on regional security issues. In particular, the competent structures of Iran have established and maintain working contacts with the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure.
