Saudi Arabia joins the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a political and security organization that includes countries in Europe and Asia.
According to a Saudi government news agency, Saudi Arabia has approved a memorandum of understanding that will allow the kingdom to become a negotiating partner in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
It is worth noting that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a political and security organization that includes countries from Europe and Asia, including Pakistan and India.
The organization was established in 2001 by Russia, China, and former Soviet states, and Pakistan and India are also part of it.
Last year, Iran also signed the documents for full membership in the SCO.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Saudi Arabia in December, during which the two countries discussed joining the Saudi Arabia in the SCO.
Saudi Arabia’s acquisition of negotiating partner status in the SCO is the first step towards full membership.
Earlier, Saudi company Aramco announced an investment project worth billions of dollars in China.
