Why it matters:
The visit is a step toward a cosolidation of Iran's ties with the coaltion of independent countries in the middlest region, and in a broader sense a world coaltion against the dominance of the U.S.-led unilateralism in the world.
What he's saying:
Pezeshkian before his departure: "Shanghai Summit presents a highly significant and timely opportunity to strengthen multilateralism and enhance regional cooperation with other countries."
"This summit is undoubtedly an effort to strengthen cooperation in support of multilateralism and to counter unilateralism and hegemonic tendencies that have emerged globally, particularly from the United States and certain European countries."
"The dialogues [in the summit] provide a highly valuable and timely opportunity to bring our perspectives closer together across scientific, cultural, economic, political, and security levels—and to support one another in meaningful ways."
The big picture:
The member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization represent nearly 2.5 billion people worldwide and account for more than 40% of the global economy within the framework of the organization.
China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, and Tajikistan are the members of the SCO.
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Iran, China Coordinate Ahead of Shanghai Cooperation Summit
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