SCO studies issue of observer status by Azerbaijan

Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) are actively studying the issue of obtaining an observer status by Azerbaijan, in an interview with TASS General Secretary of the organization Zhang Min.

“As for the question of receiving Azerbaijan and Armenia of the observer status, then the states of the SCO are actively studying it. In this respect, I personally are optimistic, although at the moment I can not name the exact time,” the Secretsen said.

He added that the relationship between the two countries is an important factor to consider: “At the same time, the SCO member states are unanimous in not to make bilateral contradictions into the organization. It is also a commitment to fulfill any country, Applying to joining the “SCO Family”.