TEHRAN,Iran,Nov.11
Trend:
Iran welcomes cooperation to fight with economic, political and security challenges with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Trend reports via IRNA.
"The Hormuz peace initiative, participation in Astana peace process, supporting stability and peace in Afghanistan and increase of multilateral cooperation between members of Shanghai Cooperation Organization indicate Iran's dedication to reach sustainable peace," said Rouhani.
"Iran has constantly tried to preserve peace and stability in the region therefore we continue cooperation with our partners and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to fight terrorism, extremism and drug smuggling," he said.
"Iran is ready for to fight against terrorists, separatists and extremist groups in Syria and Iraq," he said.
Rouhani pointed out that expansion of energy lines and development of transmission routes are the most important cooperation mechanisms in the region.
"Iran is one of the important routes for energy transmission in the region that has rich energy sources and access to two seas that could supply the needs of regional countries and members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization," he added.
"Iran's geographical position in transportation corridors especially the International North–South Transport Corridor is a very important opportunity and sustainability to develop transcontinental connections," he said.
