Chinese Ambassador сommends Iran’s role in SCO

Chinese Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, in an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, praised Iran’s active engagement in SCO events held in China over the past year.

“We have done a lot to promote the SCO agenda. We have designed altogether more than 100 different activities, and among them, dozens of ministerial-level events. And I'm glad Iran has actively participated in a lot of the events,” Ambassador Cong said.

Ambassador Cong identified three key areas of progress under China’s leadership. First, he underscored the SCO’s ability to maintain sustained development, which he noted is essential for improving the quality of life across member states.

He also stressed the importance of strengthened cooperation in security, especially in light of ongoing regional and global challenges that demand a coordinated response.

Lastly, he pointed to the growing emphasis on people-to-people and cultural exchanges as a vital means of deepening mutual understanding and unity among member nations.

“Of course, we are also focusing on the people-to-people exchanges. That also serves as a very important bond connecting the peoples of our different member states,” he stressed.

Ambassador Cong also stressed that stronger cooperation among developing countries is vital – particularly through platforms such as the SCO and BRICS.

“The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, like BRICS, serves as an important platform to practice true multilateralism. If all countries – especially those in the Global South – can become more united, not only in politics but also in the fields of economy, trade, and culture, we can forge an even stronger force in practicing true multilateralism [...]," he said.