RABAT, October 19. /TASS/. The Iranian authorities have developed a two-year plan to strengthen cooperation with the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref announced.

"The Iranian government has developed a two-year plan aimed at maximizing the SCO's potential in various sectors," the IRNA news agency quoted him as saying. Aref emphasized that "in addition to economic and trade ties, a key priority for Iran within this organization is expanding cooperation in the fields of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence."

According to the first vice president, Iran "is focusing on its domestic potential, particularly in logistics, transportation, and modern technological solutions." Aref stressed that Tehran’s strategy is "to maintain an active and effective presence in the SCO." "Despite differences on certain regional and international political issues, Iran’s goal is to overcome these differences and reach common solutions through dialogue and cooperation," he concluded.