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Iran ‘fully’ ready to play active role in promoting security in West Asia
Amir Saeid Iravani told the UN Security Council meeting in New York on “Cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organizations” that enhancing collaboration between the UN and regional organizations is “more important than ever,” Press TV
reported.
“In an increasingly complex global environment, maintaining international peace and security requires coordinated responses at national, regional, and international levels,” he said.
“Enhancing collaboration between the United Nations (UN) and regional organizations is more important than ever,” he added.
According to Iravani, regional organizations have unique understandings of local issues, providing realistic insights and preventive mechanisms tailored to specific needs, enabling them to address emerging conflicts effectively and seek peaceful, political solutions.
Iran, he said, “recognizes” and “highly values” the roles of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the SCO, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in strengthening peace and stability in the region and supporting constructive cooperation between these organizations with the UN.
“We believe that such cooperation can enhance security and development, which are interlinked and mutually reinforcing. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of multilateralism in addressing global threats and challenges,” he said.
He explained that drug trafficking and other forms of transnational organized crime are “significant concerns for Iran” and offer opportunities for practical interactions between the UN and the SCO.
“The SCO, with its multi-faceted structure, can actively contribute to international efforts by developing its regional capacity and aiding national governments in combating terrorism and extremism,” he added.
Iravani stressed that the SCO supports international efforts in conflict prevention, counter-terrorism, transnational crime prevention, and combating illegal drugs.
Last year, the SCO officially approved Iran’s full-fledged membership in the world’s largest regional organization in terms of geographic scope and population. Iran actively participated in the 24th summit of the SCO held in Astana on July 3-4, 2024.