Russia, China, Iran to Attend SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan

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SCO's Evolution and Purpose":-1996,"SCO":"The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was established in 1996 with the aim of promoting regional security and cooperation among its member states. Over the years, the group has evolved to include more countries and dialogue partners, reflecting its growing influence in the region.","25 Years of SCO":"The summit marks 25 years since the group's formation, with Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, and four Central Asian countries forming the core membership. The group has also expanded to include 15 dialogue partners, including Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.","

Moscow's Ukraine War and Economic Ties":-2022,"Ukraine War":"Russia and China have deepened their military and economic ties during the Ukraine war, with Russia hosting the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan. This reflects their shared vision of a multipolar world and their united front against Western influence.","Economic Ties":"Russia and Iran have also strengthened their economic ties, with Russia hosting the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan. This reflects their shared vision of a multipolar world and their united front against Western influence.","

SCO's Role in Regional Security and Economic Cooperation":-2023,"Iran's Membership":"Iran joined the SCO in 2023, marking its active participation in the group. The group claims to represent 40% of the world's population and 25% of global GDP, but its influence remains diverse and subject to disagreements among members.","Dialogue Partners":"The SCO has 15 dialogue partners, including Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, and two observer countries: Afghanistan and Mongolia. The group's founding declaration states that it is 'not an alliance directed against other states,' but its members have made anti-Western speeches during its summits.","Real and Trade Wars":"The summit takes place amid real wars and trade wars, with the US imposing sanctions on Iran's trading partners in sectors such as gold, technology, digital assets, aviation, and maritime transport. China, a major importer of Iranian oil, has responded by defending its interests.","

Iran's Challenges and Opportunities":-2026,"Economic Difficulties":"Iran faces economic difficulties, with its president, Masoud Pezeshkian, acknowledging the country's challenges. Tehran believes its membership in the SCO can help circumvent US and European sanctions, but the concrete benefits of the group remain uncertain."}