Egypt Joins Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) approved the membership of Egypt as a 'dialogue partner'.

This came during the meeting held to mark the 65th anniversary of the Egyptian-Chinese diplomatic relations.

As a dialogue partner, Egypt will be able to participate in the organization's activities and meetings.

Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

Founded in 1996, the SCO was originally intended to promote cooperation between China, Russia, and other former Soviet countries in Eurasia, but then expanded to include other regional powers such as India, Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan.

Egypt and Saudi Arabia are the first two Arab states to join the organization.