„The SCO member states express serious concern about the developments in the Middle East and the military strikes on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran“, the official statement of the organization calling for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
„The SCO member states consider the use of force unacceptable and advocate for resolving existing disputes exclusively through peaceful means based on dialogue, mutual respect and respect for the legitimate interests of all parties,“, the organization notes.
The statement places special emphasis on protecting the country's sovereignty.
„The SCO member states emphasize the need to guarantee the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Iran and advocate for this by all parties to exercise restraint and refrain from actions that could aggravate the situation“, the SCO stressed and called on international organizations to take action.
„The SCO member states urge the United Nations and the UN Security Council to take immediate measures to counter the undermining of international peace and security“, the statement continued.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and expressed solidarity and support for the government and people of Iran.
On February 28, Israel, with the support of the United States, launched a military operation against Iran, opening a new stage in the conflict in the Middle East. President Donald Trump, speaking at the White House, said that the main goal of the operation was to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and to neutralize the threat to Europe and the United States.