SCO Leaders Condemn Attacks and Sanctions Against Iran at Bishkek Summit
With a joint declaration signed in Bishkek, SCO leaders sharply criticized the actions of the US and Israel against Iran, as well as Western sanctions.
Following a two-day summit held in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation leaders signed a joint declaration, delivering a message of unity on regional and global issues.
Bishkek Summit and Joint Declaration
The two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit held in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek has concluded, and leaders signed the Bishkek Declaration.
Condemnation of Attacks on Iran
SCO leaders condemned the military attacks by the US and Israel against Iran, extending condolences for the leaders who lost their lives.
Member states reaffirmed their support for Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity while defending its rights under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
Stance Against Western Sanctions
The joint declaration also criticized Western-backed economic and political sanctions imposed on certain organization members, displaying a unified stance.
Regional Security and Cooperation
Within the scope of the summit, leaders discussed regional security issues by putting topics such as economy, energy cooperation, and counter-terrorism on the table.