Turkey strives for Shangai Cooperation Organization
Turkey intends to become a full member of the Shangai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during his visit to China, the television channel Kanal7 reported on Friday.
This organization has become of special importance for Turkey following India’s and Pakistan’s decision to join the SCO, he said.
During the meeting held in Ufa, Russia, on July 9-10, the heads of SCO member states signed documents for providing Azerbaijan a partner status for SCO dialogue.
For the first time in the organization's 15-year history the SCO summit in Ufa decided to increase the number of participants, as they signed documents on procedures of accepting India and Pakistan, while Belarus was promoted with a status of monitor.
The SCO members include Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Afghanistan, India, Iran, Mongolia and Pakistan hold a state of monitors, while Sri-Lanka and Turkey enjoy a partner status on dialogue.
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