Dushanbe:Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad-Reza Aref, has arrived in the capital of Tajikistan to attend the meeting of the Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Aref landed at Dushanbe International Airport, where he was received and welcomed by the First Deputy Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Hokim Kholiqzoda.

During his two-day visit, Aref will participate in the SCO meeting and engage in discussions with the prime ministers of several participating nations. Iran's key priorities at the meeting include expanding economic and commercial cooperation, utilizing transport and logistics capacities, developing collaboration in advanced technologies and artificial intelligence, and strengthening regional cooperation.