The country been better position to neutralize sanctions without making concessions to the imposers of those sanctions, or is it disappointed by the Organization Still scrambling to find new ways so as to cushion the blow of cruel sanctions . Meanwhile, what are tehrans obstacles to benefit fully from its sco membership . These and more on this edition of iran today. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was originally formed by beijing and moscow as a counterweight to the United States influence. The scos primary goal is to neutralize common threats to the National Security and territorial integrity of Member States from separatis and radical movements. But to rule out the possibility of any of economic benefits is just jumping to conclusions. Although the Shanghai Cooperation Organization was formed as a result of security concerns, the concept of security itself has expanded over time to cover other areas not traditionally considered as security related ones. Today security is not merely a military or intelligence issue, but it incorporates a wide range of issues from Cyber Security to trade security. Our countries share approaches on the most pressing issues on the International Agenda and come out with a coordinated position in the un and Regional Organizations to get. Together we have managed to achieve tangible results in the development and interaction in the economy, trade, industry, science and high technology, environmental protection, cultural humanitarian areas and many others. Although the sco is not currently like nato of or the european union, where members enjoy certain privileges such as mutual defense or economic integration, irans membership means that the country has a wider geographic re. The seo is not a household name, but it doesnt mean that its not an important or powerful organization. It has a potential to play even a more Critical Role in the international arena. As for iran, the countrys membership in the seo has had its own positive impact its activities in the world. Its an undeniable fact. Regardless of irans own status in the world as an individual country, there is no doubt that its membership in the seo can further improve its place in the world. The organizations of potential for economic connectivity can nolify washingtons sustained efforts to isolate iran economically. After all, comprising 40 of the worlds population and 30 of global gdp, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is the largest Regional Organization in the world. The organizations commitment to promoting mutual trust, cooperation and collaboration. Is evident in the flourishing trade relationships between its members. An iranian financial expert told us that irans membership and the sco in like has done can be regarded as an international experience. In this regard, iran can serve as role model for those countries who might not get along well with the wast in the future for whatever the reason. Instead, they can count on the east as a reliable alternative. Wely, the east has risen as economic giant and joining an organization such as the shankhai Cooperation Organization that has members such as china. Russia and india is a calculated move that can pay off both politically and economically. Irans full membership in the seo is now opening up new horizon of multilateralism. It doughft tails with the countrys policy pivot to the east, which seeks among other things strategic allies against the hajimony of the west and solutions to the countrys banking and trade issues caused chiefly by us sanctions. Out of almost 8 billion people of the world, in other words, about half of the worlds total population. This is not something to ignore. This is a big market for any country in the world. When you join an organization, you are in fact removing the borders with its Member States, a great capacity for exports. In the country we have a market of almost 85 million people, but when you join an organization such as the seo, you have access to a market that has nearly four. Billion people, or simply put half of the world. This is very important point. The Member States are also big in terms of geography. China, russia, india, pakistan and iran are vast countries. In terms of military power, these countries are among the worlds top powers. These factors give great importance to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. As member, iran can benefit from such a great organization. According to the latest. Figures released by Irans Ministry of industry, mind and trade, the country has exchanged some 64. 3 million tons of nonoil products valued at 37. 1 billion dollars with the sco Member States in the first 10 months the current iranian year, that is between march 21st, 2023 and january 20th, 2024. In other words, irans 10 month trade with the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Has increased by 41 in terms of weight and 5. 5 in value compared to figures reported in last years corresponding period. Irans exports to the block accounted for 48. 2 of the weight and 44. 4 of the value of the countrys total export in the said 10 months. China, india, pakistan, afghanistan and russia were the top five destinations for iranian export products. In the mentioned period followed by uzbekistan, tajikistan, kazakistan, kirgisstan, belarus and mongolia. Meanwhile, we met with dr. Mehdi bostanchi, ceo of Industrial Group active in designing and manufacturing ventilation systems. The group is half a century old and has both domestic and international customers. Sanctions by the United States and the country is experiencing economic war so to speak, under such circumstances, joining an organization like the sco, which seeks to confront the hegemony of the us can ease the conditions for us. At the same time, irans imports from the sco reached 9. 7 million tons, worth over 19 billion, accounting for 29. 7 in weight and 35. 2 in value of the countrys total imports in the same period. This Dynamic Exchange of goods highlights the deepening economic ties between iran and the sco Member States. To extent do you think iran can rely on the sco as an organization that would help the country to prosper more or circumvent unilateral us sanctions imposed on iran . When we were talking about sanctions imposed on iran, we are talking about a regime of sanctions designed to restrict our access to markets belonging to the us allies or to the eus allies. We on the other hand have joined an organization that doesnt recognize. Such sanctions in the first place, for example, similar sanctions have been imposed on russia and moscow doesnt recognize such sanctions. As for china, the country also doesnt recognize such sanctions, and despite great pressure from the United States, china has kept its commercial ties with tehran, and the us hasnt dared to punish china for ignoring the sanctions, because it might have negative repercussions for washington itself. Weve joined an organization that intends to confront the us. And its hegemony, which manifests itself partly in the form of sanctions. This is a great opportunity for iran. It seems the Israeli Occupation will conclude the grand operation in the city of khan unis in Southern Gaza within days, withdrawing thereafter to the newly established security zone along the border with gaza, just as it did weeks ago in the city of gaza and its surroundings to the north. Does this mean that the next step is to begin the ground . Operation in rafah, it appears that the decision regarding the operation is still pending, not only for field related reasons, but lot of regional players prefer the negotiating path to end designus aggression against gaza, hence all eyes are now a possible improved Prisoner Exchange deal both in form and content compared to the first paris formula reached between qatar, egypt, the United States and the zianist israeli entity last january. Gaza talks underway this week on the medias stream. Theres plenty more to be said, but first a quick media review to give other outlets a chance to get award in. Hello everyone, welcome to the news section of the program. We will go over some news pieces. Irans booming trade with Shanghai Cooperation Organization, new chapter in Regional Economic growth. The impressive growth in trade between iran and the sco states is testament to the potential of this strategic partnership. As a region continues to navigate the complexities of the global economy, the strengthening of economic ties between iran and the sco Member States offers a beacon of hope and stability. Iran offers further coop with sco and ict. Tehran times writes, the Islamic Republic of iran is. To boost cooperation with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in developing Digital Infrastructures such as crossborder optical fiber networks, data centers and satellite communications. Iran can facilitate the development and expansion of Digital Infrastructure such as optical fiber networks, 5g technology and Satellite Networks through its territory, which is located in the center of the digital silk road. Irrib quoted, ict minister is iran and india strengthening bonds through cooperation. Financial express rights iran and india share a deeprooted partnership and the two sides are working together on important projects like the Chabahar Port and the International Northsouth Transport Corridor which are strengthening the bilateral relationships. The Iranian Ambassador to india iraj emphasized a Strong Partnership between iran and india during his address on the occasion of 45th anniversary the Islamic Republic of iran in new delhi on friday. He said that the Chabahar Port is very important because it connects the indian ocean to places like central asia and the International Northsouth Transport Corridor connects the indian ocean to europe through iran and russia. Iran willing to strengthen cooperation and relation with pakistan. Global times writes irans position and policy align in always strengthening. Cooperation and relations with neighboring countries, including pakistan. The National Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of iran to the sco secretariat told the global times a recent interview. Although iran is new member, having joined the organization only six months ago, efforts are already under way to organize events that promote people to people exchanges. While specific events have yet to be determined, iran is committed to strengthening relations within the sco and fostering a sense of common identity among Member States, he noted. And that brings us to the end of this new section. I invite you to go back to the main narrative. China and russia as two major members. The sco have established wide ranging and strong relationship with iran over the past few decades in areas such as energy, defense cooperation and geostrategic balancing with the United States. This organization and the membership of iran can provide a uh very good uh access to more more cooperation, so iran it cant provide all abilities such as energy and other other assets which we have to share with with with the members. Irans accession to the sco has geoeconomic importance as well. It can help iran become hub country by playing a central role in the eastwest and north south transit corridors. How can iran be an indispensable member for the sco . Resources can be in this regard, iran with its rich natural an interesting option for many countries. For the same reason, iran can play a crucial role in the shangka Cooperation Organization. With more investment in the Countries Oil and energy sectors, iran can even overtake countries such as qatar, the. United arab emirates and saudi arabia in terms of oil exports. Tehran has assured the sco members to provide safe, stable and reliable roots on the northsouth corridor and at the same time supply remarkable infrastructure in its southern port, especially the oceanic port of chabahar. In 2021, irans trade with the sco Member States exceeded 37 billion us dollars, which accounts for a nearly 35 of our exports refer to metal and steel products, followed by agricultural products, ceramic tiles, carbats and other nonoil products. As the world watches the unfolding story of irans deepening relationship with the sco, it is clear that it is tail of ambition, collaboration and the transformative power of trade. With the lines between these nations continuing to blur, the future of the regions economic landscape. Looks brighter than ever, to what extent do you think that iran becoming member of organization such as the sco or echo, that is the economic Cooperation Organization can help the country in exports. As for regional and international agreements, i should say that they are definitely to the benefit of the country. If you want to increase your exports, you need to develop your economic ts, you need to have a dynamic diplomacy in the fields. Trade and commerce, the more we develop our ties with our neighbors, the more we develop our ties in the region and beyond, the more we can export our products. At the same time, we need to diversify our products to have a deeper rich in the market. Irans membership and the seo is also tandem with the chinese policy of asian people to uphold asian security. Given its political cloud in the region, iran can play a central role in dealing with that we are witnessing, members of the International Community are expecting new type of International Relations based on mutual respect, equity and justice and partners, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization like the bricks, is a good candidate for accessing a big thriving market. It can help us increase the value and volume of our exports. Organizations such as the sco can help us out, especially now that we are dealing with sanctions. Irans membership in the group would demonstrate the countrys good relations with china, russia and central asia a time that the west is held bent on rendering iran an isolated country. For example, last august, tehran and moscow announced they would start using their own currencies for trade rather than the dollar. Iran and uzbekistan also signed several cooperation agreements ahead of the sco summit, and back in june, iran and kazakistan unveiled new Railway Network in a further effort to boost trade. Establishing a system for regional settlements using one or two. Currencies for trader settlement or even using unified currencies can endly reduce the complexity of regional settlements and greatly promoted trading, at the same time, such measures would also help ensure regional financial security, strengthen the stability the financial system, reduce the impact of fluctuations in the Global Financial market. For years, the west has been tighting the screw on tehran to abandon its Peaceful Nuclear program among other things, but with the countrys membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the west seems toothless in threatening iran. Iran can now cooperate more intensely with china, russia and the rest of the sco members such as india and pakistan to build immunity against western sanctions and pressures, a game changer to the shigarin of the west. Thats all for today, thank you for watching from the whole team, please do join us again same times next week and each week after, dont forget to send us your comments and topic requests, you can also follow us on telegram and x, till next time, take care, in this weeks show well be shining light on the influence of an ultrasign sect known as khabad and the Israeli Intelligence agency shinbet has said that the vast majority of these people involved in these attacks are uh linked to um you know this extremist faction based in the yitsar uh settlement in particular is actually a khabad linkeduh yeshiva jewish seminary in that settlement in the case of palestinians that the key question is uh will they grow up to challenge us in the future, of course something which you cant tell about baby, but nevertheless the they can tell and they can tell that any palestinian baby is a threat to them in the future and they can be engaged regardless of whether youre trying to kill their parents or not, you can just kill the babies by themselves and this is the depths of the horror of of the the philosophy and the ideas of this sec. I believe that uh working together we can make history. Today in the studio we are joined by one of the members of the Political Bureau of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement ali abu shahin. Since the israeli aggression, there has been no safe place in gaza. The world today is saying enough is enough. The American Administration is a part of this aggression, under the pretext of slogans of democracy and confronting dictatorship. A senior un official warns at least a quarter of gazas population is just a step away from famine amid israels genocide in the territory. Us senators questioned President Joe Biden strategy to deal with yemons antiisraeli operation saying its useless and not conforming to the countrys constitution, and tehan slams, germanys antiiran writes allegations as feudal effort to hide berlins support for Israeli Occupation and the regimes genocide in gaza
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