The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is considering Iran’s bid to become a full member of the regional security bloc, which brings together Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
During his official visit to Tajikistan, Iran’s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Tehran has already applied to join the organization. Consideration of Tehran’s bid is moving ahead in accordance with the standard procedure. A decision on the issue could be announced at a SCO summit in Yekaterinburg in June, RIA Novosti reports.
Presently Iran, India, Mongolia and Pakistan have observer status in the organization.
