Shanghai Cooperation Organisation calls for end to war against Iran

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation said in a statement, expressing concern over developments in the region, that it supports Iran’s territorial integrity and unity and called for an end to the war against the country through diplomatic channels.

The statement said member states of the organisation believe no country should ensure its own security by making other countries insecure. The meeting’s declaration also emphasised resolving tensions through dialogue and political channels.

The position was raised during a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads. Russian President Vladimir Putin also said at the meeting that the organisation’s members should work to eliminate provocative actions that fuel armed conflicts.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a regional body focused on political, security and economic cooperation among its members. In its positions, the organisation usually stresses multilateralism and resolving disputes through political means.