Moscow, Aug. 25 -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will possibly expand in the future as more and more countries are expressing interest in joining, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui told Sputnik in an interview.
"Currently, more and more countries are expressing interest in joining the organization or strengthening cooperation with it, which fully confirms their deep perception of the SCO concept and confidence in its development prospects," Zhang said.
Although the expansion of the SCO strengthens the organization's overall power and regional influence, it has never been a purposeful task, but a natural result of development, the diplomat said.
"The organization's doors are always open, and we are confident that new...