Bishkek: A meeting of secretaries of security councils from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) convened in the Kyrgyz capital on Thursday, focusing on counterterrorism, extremism, illicit arms and drug trafficking, and human smuggling, with Iran actively participating. Ali Bagheri, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, is in Bishkek to attend the gathering.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the session aimed to enhance cooperation among SCO member states in combating terrorism, extremism, illegal weapons and drug trafficking, human trafficking, and other forms of organized crime. Participants also discussed ongoing regional security issues and exchanged views on the matter.

On the sidelines of the main meeting, Bagheri held talks with his Kyrgyz counterpart, further underscoring Iran's active involvement in regional security initiatives.