On the sidelines of the event, Araghchi held crucial bilateral talks with six counterparts, emphasizing the need to strengthen multilateralism to counter U.S. unilateral policies.
Araghchi had departed Tehran for Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan on Thursday, July 23, 2026, and arrived back in the Iranian capital earlier today. The high-profile SCO meeting officially wrapped up on Friday, July 24, 2026, with member states adopting nine key decisions and signing 25 comprehensive cooperation documents.
During his visit, the Iranian top diplomat engaged in bilateral meetings with the foreign ministers of Russia, China, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, and the host nation, Kyrgyzstan.
In these discussions, Araghchi underscored the vital role of the SCO in enhancing mutual cooperation, describing it as a necessary step to prevent the increasing erosion of international norms and institutions caused by the U.S. government's bullying and unilateralist approach.
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