PM Modi’s unique style of ‘car diplomacy’ was on display again as he rode with Russian President Putin during the SCO Summit in China. Modi has shared car rides with several global leaders, including Barack Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting his personal touch in diplomacy.

Indian PM Modi’s unique style of ‘car diplomacy’ was on display again as he rode with Russian President Putin during the SCO Summit in China. Modi has shared car rides with several global leaders, including Barack Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting his personal touch in diplomacy.

PM Modi's 'car diplomacy': From Putin to Obama, when Indian PM rode in same car with world leaders

From Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelling to China for the first time in seven years for the SCO Summit, to him holding a bilateral meeting with the Chinese President Xi Jinping, India and China have definitely pushed the reset button and no one but Trump is to be thanked!

From Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelling to China for the first time in seven years for the SCO Summit, to him holding a bilateral meeting with the Chinese President Xi Jinping, India and China have definitely pushed the reset button and no one but Trump is to be thanked!

India, China press reset button on ties amid Trump's tariff war: New era for 'Hindi-Chini Bhai Bhai' with Modi and Jinping?

Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China's Tianjin, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a sneak peek into his conversation with United States President Donald Trump during the Alaska Summit. Putin said that he has reached an understanding with the US president on the Ukraine war, but did not specify what that understanding was. This comes after Trump said that he gets along well with Putin, but Ukraine and Russia's fight might take a 'little longer' to get over. He also lauded India and China for their effort to bring a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-us-imposed-tariffs-on-india-and-not-china-trump-s-treasury-secretary-explains-1755669214602">Why US imposed tariffs on India and not China? Trump's Treasury Secretary explains</a>&nbsp;“The understandings reached at the recent Russian-American summit in Alaska, I hope, are also moving in this direction, opening the way to peace in Ukraine,” he remarked. Lauding India and China, Putin said, ”We highly value the efforts and proposals of China, India, and our other strategic partners aimed at facilitating the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis." Highlighting the bond with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Putin called him ‘My dear friend’ and said that Russia and India have maintained special relations based on friendship and trust for decades. Amid ongoing US criticism of India for buying Russian oil, Putin said Indo-Russian ties are “politically non-partisan” and have strong public support in both countries.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-one-sided-disaster-donald-trump-makes-big-no-tariffs-claim-india-us-trade-amid-modi-xi-putin-bonhomie-at-sco-1756733852715">'One-sided disaster...': Trump makes big 'no tariffs' claim on India-US trade amid Modi-Xi-Putin bonhomie at SCO</a><h2>‘Stupidly, keep fighting’: Trump on Ukraine-Russia war</h2>Earlier, Trump had said, "Maybe they have to fight a little longer. You know, just keep fighting — stupidly, keep fighting, Trump said while responding to questions related to Alaska meet in an Oval Office interview on Friday with The Daily Caller. He also said that there might never be a bilateral meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Putin, and compared them to children fighting on a playground. A [trilateral] would happen. A [bilateral], I don’t know about, but a [trilateral] will happen...You have a child, and there’s another child in the lot, in the playground, and they hate each other, and they start swinging, swinging and swinging, and you want them to stop, and they keep going," he said.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-indians-are-so-arrogant-trump-aide-peter-navarro-blames-pm-modi-for-russia-ukraine-war-loses-clam-over-new-delhi-s-oil-purchase-from-russia-1756350881354">'Not Putin, Modi's war...': Trump aide blames Indian PM for Ukraine war, loses calm over India's oil purchase from Russia</a><h2>What happened at Trump-Putin meet in Alaska</h2>Trump and Putin met on August 15, at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage in Alaska, but walked away without a Ukraine ceasefire deal. Trump said that it was “up to President Zelensky” to reach a Ukraine deal. Calling the meeting 'extremely productive', both leaders said that they are directly in contact with each other and to end the war, primary causes should be eliminated. Putin agreed that Ukraine's security must be ensured and called US a ‘close neighbour.’ The Russian President offered to host his US counterpart in Moscow, extending the apparent invitation during a press conference. High on optics, the summit was touted to be unfruitful, as no outcome to end the ongoing Ukraine war came out of it. In fact, Russia and Ukraine increased their offensive against each other after the Alaska meeting.

At the SCO Summit, Russia's Vladimir Putin revealed a vague understanding with Trump on the Ukraine war and praised India and China’s peace efforts. He called PM Modi a "dear friend" and highlighted strong Indo-Russian ties. 

Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China's Tianjin, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a sneak peek into his conversation with United States President Donald Trump during the Alaska Summit. Putin said that he has reached an understanding with the US president on the Ukraine war, but did not specify what that understanding was. This comes after Trump said that he gets along well with Putin, but Ukraine and Russia's fight might take a 'little longer' to get over. He also lauded India and China for their effort to bring a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Read More | Why US imposed tariffs on India and not China? Trump's Treasury Secretary explains “The understandings reached at the recent Russian-American summit in Alaska, I hope, are also moving in this direction, opening the way to peace in Ukraine,” he remarked. Lauding India and China, Putin said, ”We highly value the efforts and proposals of China, India, and our other strategic partners aimed at facilitating the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis." Highlighting the bond with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Putin called him ‘My dear friend’ and said that Russia and India have maintained special relations based on friendship and trust for decades. Amid ongoing US criticism of India for buying Russian oil, Putin said Indo-Russian ties are “politically non-partisan” and have strong public support in both countries. Read More | 'One-sided disaster...': Trump makes big 'no tariffs' claim on India-US trade amid Modi-Xi-Putin bonhomie at SCO ‘Stupidly, keep fighting’: Trump on Ukraine-Russia war Earlier, Trump had said, "Maybe they have to fight a little longer. You know, just keep fighting — stupidly, keep fighting, Trump said while responding to questions related to Alaska meet in an Oval Office interview on Friday with The Daily Caller. He also said that there might never be a bilateral meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Putin, and compared them to children fighting on a playground. A [trilateral] would happen. A [bilateral], I don’t know about, but a [trilateral] will happen...You have a child, and there’s another child in the lot, in the playground, and they hate each other, and they start swinging, swinging and swinging, and you want them to stop, and they keep going," he said. Read More | 'Not Putin, Modi's war...': Trump aide blames Indian PM for Ukraine war, loses calm over India's oil purchase from Russia What happened at Trump-Putin meet in Alaska Trump and Putin met on August 15, at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage in Alaska, but walked away without a Ukraine ceasefire deal. Trump said that it was “up to President Zelensky” to reach a Ukraine deal. Calling the meeting 'extremely productive', both leaders said that they are directly in contact with each other and to end the war, primary causes should be eliminated. Putin agreed that Ukraine's security must be ensured and called US a ‘close neighbour.’ The Russian President offered to host his US counterpart in Moscow, extending the apparent invitation during a press conference. High on optics, the summit was touted to be unfruitful, as no outcome to end the ongoing Ukraine war came out of it. In fact, Russia and Ukraine increased their offensive against each other after the Alaska meeting.

At the SCO Summit, Russia's Vladimir Putin revealed a vague understanding with Trump on the Ukraine war and praised India and China’s peace efforts. He called PM Modi a "dear friend" and highlighted strong Indo-Russian ties.&nbsp;

Putin reveals about 'understandings' with Trump over Ukraine war, praises India, China for peace effort - Will Alaska meet be fruitful?

United States President Donald Trump on Monday (Sep 1) went on a rant about India-US trade ties amid Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping's visible <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/modi-at-sco-summit-in-two-car-rides-and-body-language-bonhomie-indian-pm-was-given-x-s-favourite-ride-and-had-putin-by-the-side-at-tinjian-1756706706483">bonhomie </a>at the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China. In a long post on Truth Social, Trump claimed India-US trade ties have been a ‘one-sided disaster.’ Reiterating America's disappointment over India's oil purchase from Russia, Trump claimed that New Delhi has offered a zero tariff, adding a cautionary note of ‘it’s getting late.’ Calling his claims a ‘simple fact’, Trump justified his tariffs on India.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-indians-are-so-arrogant-trump-aide-peter-navarro-blames-pm-modi-for-russia-ukraine-war-loses-clam-over-new-delhi-s-oil-purchase-from-russia-1756350881354">'Not Putin, Modi's war...': Trump aide blames Indian PM for Ukraine war, loses calm over India's oil purchase from Russia</a>&nbsp;“What few people understand is that we do very little business with India, but they do a tremendous amount of business with us. In other words, they sell us massive amounts of goods, their biggest “client,” but we sell them very little - Until now a totally one sided relationship, and it has been for many decades… It has been a totally one-sided disaster," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. Adding weightage to his administration's criticism of India for buying Russian oil, Trump, in his post, highlighted that India should have done a course correction regarding the tariffs long back. He also said that India offered a zero tariff - a claim that India has not accepted so far.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-anti-india-tariffs-a-strategic-misstep-or-leverage-how-us-media-think-tanks-experts-are-reacting-to-punishment-over-russia-oil-trade-1756381096126">Strategic misstep or leverage? How US media, think tanks, experts are reacting to Trump for anti-India tariffs over Russia oil trade</a>

Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-india-the-maharaja-of-tariffs-trump-s-trade-advisor-reveals-why-china-is-not-hit-with-tariffs-over-russian-oil-1754561364305">'India, the Maharaja of tariffs': Trump's trade advisor reveals why China is not hit with tariffs over Russian oil</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-trade-war-trump-s-negotiation-tactics-no-deals-just-demands-1756310375320/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-trade-war-trump-s-negotiation-tactics-no-deals-just-demands-1756310375320/embed</a><h2>India-US trade war</h2>Trump, on July 31, imposed modified tariffs on its trading partners, citing an ongoing national emergency. The US had paused the April 2 tariffs, giving countries a window of 90 days to sign a trade deal with America. In the new tariffs, the Trump administration imposed a 25 per cent tariff on India. Trump then announced an additional tariff of 25 per cent on India for buying Russian oil and warned about doing the same with other nations. In all, Trump's 50 per cent tariff on India is now in effect. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his government's commitment towards farmers and small businesses. In a bold 'swadeshi' message, he said that businessmen should keep a big board outside their establishments, saying they sell ‘swadeshi’ goods, urging citizens to buy only 'Made in India' products this festival season. He also reiterated that the country won't compromise on the interests of farmers and small businesses.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-us-imposed-tariffs-on-india-and-not-china-trump-s-treasury-secretary-explains-1755669214602">Why US imposed tariffs on India and not China? Trump's Treasury Secretary explains</a>

United States President Donald Trump claimed that India has offered a zero tariff to US and criticised the country for a one-sided trade relationship with America - the ‘biggest client.’ His remark came as Indian PM Modi, Russia's Putin and China's Xi Jinping met at SCO Summit

United States President Donald Trump on Monday (Sep 1) went on a rant about India-US trade ties amid Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping's visible bonhomie at the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China. In a long post on Truth Social, Trump claimed India-US trade ties have been a ‘one-sided disaster.’ Reiterating America's disappointment over India's oil purchase from Russia, Trump claimed that New Delhi has offered a zero tariff, adding a cautionary note of ‘it’s getting late.’ Calling his claims a ‘simple fact’, Trump justified his tariffs on India. Read More | 'Not Putin, Modi's war...': Trump aide blames Indian PM for Ukraine war, loses calm over India's oil purchase from Russia “What few people understand is that we do very little business with India, but they do a tremendous amount of business with us. In other words, they sell us massive amounts of goods, their biggest “client,” but we sell them very little - Until now a totally one sided relationship, and it has been for many decades… It has been a totally one-sided disaster," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. Adding weightage to his administration's criticism of India for buying Russian oil, Trump, in his post, highlighted that India should have done a course correction regarding the tariffs long back. He also said that India offered a zero tariff - a claim that India has not accepted so far. Read More |Strategic misstep or leverage? How US media, think tanks, experts are reacting to Trump for anti-India tariffs over Russia oil trade

United States President Donald Trump claimed that India has offered a zero tariff to US and criticised the country for a one-sided trade relationship with America - the ‘biggest client.’ His remark came as Indian PM Modi, Russia's Putin and China's Xi Jinping met at SCO Summit

'One-sided disaster...': Trump makes big 'no tariffs' claim on India-US trade amid Modi-Xi-Putin bonhomie at SCO

SCO Summit: Can the regional members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) be part of a common Eurasian security area similar to NATO, and have a common banking region? That's a tantalising possibility discussed at the SCO summit underway in China's Tinjian city on Monday (Sep 1). &nbsp;The proposals were shared by Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, and some of them were discussed in some form at the summit, which is being attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Belarus became a full member of SCO in 2024. Taking on from Lukashenko's six proposals, here is how SCO could reshape the world in the near future. SCO could amerge a platform of dialogue for countries affected by Western sanctions, tariff war, blockades and military actions, as they include everyone targeted by US President Donald Trump and the West: from Russia to Iran to India and China.<h2>How SCO could lead the way for NATO-like ‘Indivisible Security’ in Eurasia</h2>Lukashenko reiterated the idea of "Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century," with the SCO as the primary forum for its implementation. The idea of unified security framework for Eurasia stresses indivisible security where no nation's safety comes at the expense of another's. This includes addressing terrorism, cyber attacks, and regional conflicts, advocating for collective responses over unilateral actions, which sounds very similar to NATO. &nbsp;In Lukashenko's view, this could strengthen SCO's anti-terrorism mechanisms and promote stability across member states, which cover over 40 per cent of the world's population.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-day-2-pm-modi-raises-pahalgam-india-bearing-brunt-of-terrorism-for-4-decades-1756700967450/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-day-2-pm-modi-raises-pahalgam-india-bearing-brunt-of-terrorism-for-4-decades-1756700967450/embed</a><h2>A banking area of SCO member states?</h2>Creating an SCO Development Bank, as per Lukashenko's proposal, would finance infrastructure and development projects among Smember states, reducing reliance on Western financial institutions like the IMF or World Bank. This could help economic cooperation, given that the combined GDP in purchasing power parity of SCO members &nbsp;could reach $82 trillion in 2025. &nbsp;This aligns with broader SCO goals of de-dollarisation and could enhance trade resilience for economies like Belarus and Russia facing Western sanctions and tariffs, by facilitating loans in national currencies.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sco-summit-2025-how-many-indians-live-and-work-in-china-1756121268769">Also read: SCO Summit 2025: How many Indians live and work in China?</a><h2>Towards an SCO-led security architecture</h2>SCO is envisioning a ‘Universal SCO Center for Countering Security Challenges and Threats’, and an ‘Anti-Drug Centre’. These centres can cooerdinate response to &nbsp;transnational issues like drug trafficking, extremism, and organised crime. They can build on existing SCO bodies like the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), making it a more proactive force in regional security. This becomes &nbsp;relevant amid rising drug flows from Afghanistan and cyber threats.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-gathering-of-solidarity-friendship-china-welcomes-pm-modi-for-sco-summit-visit-1754667257818">'Gathering of solidarity, friendship...': China welcomes PM Modi for SCO Summit visit</a>&nbsp;<h2>An independent financial mechanism for SCO&nbsp;</h2>As advocated by Lukashenko, an autonomous SCO financial system to fund cross-border initiatives could mitigate the impact of tariffs and sanctions, while financial settlements can be done in national currencies. This could support projects in logistics, energy, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence. This could offset external pressures like Trump tariffs, US and EU sanctions through alternative payment infrastructures. This could be done through expanding the SCO Interbank Association, promoting sustainable growth in a multipolar economy while reducing vulnerability to global financial volatility.<h2>Promoting trade between SCO member nations</h2>While analysing Lukashenko's proposals for trade promotion, it should be noted that SCO member states are some of the biggest purchasers and sellers of oil and natural gas. Annual trade among SCO nations already surpasses $2 trillion. As Lukashenko mentioned, it can be expanded through joint investment funds, digital economy development, and green technologies. Trade can expand beyond commodities, focusing on high-tech sectors to achieve long-term economic synergy. This could also faciliate energy deals between Russia, China and India, or tech collaborations involving India, countering trade barriers imposed by the US.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-india-to-resume-border-trade-amid-trump-s-tariff-war-here-s-what-we-know-1755158513544">China, India to resume border trade amid Trump's tariff war? Here's what we know</a><h2>Expanding SCO to coalition of concerned states</h2>As indicated by Lukashenko, no other grouping currently has the membership of nations affected by Western sanctions as SCO. The Belarus leader supported admitting new members and partners who embody the "Shanghai Spirit" of mutual respect, trust, equality, dialogue, and common development. Such an expansion will improve the influence of SCO, particularly if Turkey and ASEAN nations are included as observers. This year's SCO summit is a harbinger of such expansion, having seen attendance by 30 leaders including non-members like Egypt's prime minister and UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Expansion could enhance the SCO's geopolitical weight as a counterbalance to NATO or the G7. But there is risk that its cohesion could be diluted, if new entrants have conflicting interests. Already, there are tensions between India and Pakistan over cross-border terrorism, even as Islamabad is increasingly getting closer to Trump administration.Can SCO members resolve their bilateral conflicts and work towards common security and economic goals? If that happens, it could change world history.&nbsp;

SCO Summit: Thinking of Eurasia as a common security area and banking region could change the military and economic dynamics of the entire regional nations who are members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Belarus President Lukashenko's proposals point to this direction

SCO Summit: Can the regional members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) be part of a common Eurasian security area similar to NATO, and have a common banking region? That's a tantalising possibility discussed at the SCO summit underway in China's Tinjian city on Monday (Sep 1). The proposals were shared by Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, and some of them were discussed in some form at the summit, which is being attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Belarus became a full member of SCO in 2024. Taking on from Lukashenko's six proposals, here is how SCO could reshape the world in the near future. SCO could amerge a platform of dialogue for countries affected by Western sanctions, tariff war, blockades and military actions, as they include everyone targeted by US President Donald Trump and the West: from Russia to Iran to India and China. How SCO could lead the way for NATO-like ‘Indivisible Security’ in Eurasia Lukashenko reiterated the idea of "Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century," with the SCO as the primary forum for its implementation. The idea of unified security framework for Eurasia stresses indivisible security where no nation's safety comes at the expense of another's. This includes addressing terrorism, cyber attacks, and regional conflicts, advocating for collective responses over unilateral actions, which sounds very similar to NATO. In Lukashenko's view, this could strengthen SCO's anti-terrorism mechanisms and promote stability across member states, which cover over 40 per cent of the world's population. https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-day-2-pm-modi-raises-pahalgam-india-bearing-brunt-of-terrorism-for-4-decades-1756700967450/embed A banking area of SCO member states? Creating an SCO Development Bank, as per Lukashenko's proposal, would finance infrastructure and development projects among Smember states, reducing reliance on Western financial institutions like the IMF or World Bank. This could help economic cooperation, given that the combined GDP in purchasing power parity of SCO members could reach $82 trillion in 2025. This aligns with broader SCO goals of de-dollarisation and could enhance trade resilience for economies like Belarus and Russia facing Western sanctions and tariffs, by facilitating loans in national currencies. Also read: SCO Summit 2025: How many Indians live and work in China? Towards an SCO-led security architecture SCO is envisioning a ‘Universal SCO Center for Countering Security Challenges and Threats’, and an ‘Anti-Drug Centre’. These centres can cooerdinate response to transnational issues like drug trafficking, extremism, and organised crime. They can build on existing SCO bodies like the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), making it a more proactive force in regional security. This becomes relevant amid rising drug flows from Afghanistan and cyber threats. Also read: 'Gathering of solidarity, friendship...': China welcomes PM Modi for SCO Summit visit An independent financial mechanism for SCO As advocated by Lukashenko, an autonomous SCO financial system to fund cross-border initiatives could mitigate the impact of tariffs and sanctions, while financial settlements can be done in national currencies. This could support projects in logistics, energy, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence. This could offset external pressures like Trump tariffs, US and EU sanctions through alternative payment infrastructures. This could be done through expanding the SCO Interbank Association, promoting sustainable growth in a multipolar economy while reducing vulnerability to global financial volatility. Promoting trade between SCO member nations While analysing Lukashenko's proposals for trade promotion, it should be noted that SCO member states are some of the biggest purchasers and sellers of oil and natural gas. Annual trade among SCO nations already surpasses $2 trillion. As Lukashenko mentioned, it can be expanded through joint investment funds, digital economy development, and green technologies. Trade can expand beyond commodities, focusing on high-tech sectors to achieve long-term economic synergy. This could also faciliate energy deals between Russia, China and India, or tech collaborations involving India, countering trade barriers imposed by the US. Also read: China, India to resume border trade amid Trump's tariff war? Here's what we know Expanding SCO to coalition of concerned states As indicated by Lukashenko, no other grouping currently has the membership of nations affected by Western sanctions as SCO. The Belarus leader supported admitting new members and partners who embody the "Shanghai Spirit" of mutual respect, trust, equality, dialogue, and common development. Such an expansion will improve the influence of SCO, particularly if Turkey and ASEAN nations are included as observers. This year's SCO summit is a harbinger of such expansion, having seen attendance by 30 leaders including non-members like Egypt's prime minister and UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Expansion could enhance the SCO's geopolitical weight as a counterbalance to NATO or the G7. But there is risk that its cohesion could be diluted, if new entrants have conflicting interests. Already, there are tensions between India and Pakistan over cross-border terrorism, even as Islamabad is increasingly getting closer to Trump administration. Can SCO members resolve their bilateral conflicts and work towards common security and economic goals? If that happens, it could change world history.

SCO Summit: Thinking of Eurasia as a common security area and banking region could change the military and economic dynamics of the entire regional nations who are members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Belarus President Lukashenko's proposals point to this direction

SCO Summit: Eurasia as a NATO-like security area and banking region to counter US, West? Why these proposals can change the world

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) leaders' session in Tianjin, stressed that India's vision and policy for the bloc was guided by three pillars — Security, Connectivity and Opportunity. Lauding his nation's role in the grouping, Modi noted that "India has played a very positive role as a member of the SCO. India's vision and policy for the SCO is based on three important pillars: S - Security, C- Connectivity and O - Opportunity".<h2>Modi on terrorism</h2>On terrorism, Modi issued a strong warning against selective approaches. "No double standards on terrorism are acceptable to us," he said, adding that India has been fighting groups like Al-Qaeda for decades.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-world-s-largest-regional-bloc-xi-jinping-urges-cooperation-pitches-sco-as-30-trillion-powerhouse-1756697037886">‘World’s largest regional bloc’: Xi Jinping urges cooperation, pitches SCO as $30 trillion powerhouse</a>"India has been bearing the brunt of terrorism for the last four decades. Recently, we saw the worst side of it in Pahalgam. I express my gratitude to the friendly country that stood with us in this hour of grief," the Prime Minister said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sharing my remarks during the SCO Summit in Tianjin. <a href="https://t.co/nfrigReW8M">https://t.co/nfrigReW8M</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1962364868251750430?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In April of this year, 26 people were killed in a terror attack in India's Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Following the heinous terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor. During the military operation, India conducted precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK and repelled subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases.<h2>Modi on connectivity</h2>The Indian PM said that New Delhi backs better connectivity because it not only boosts trade but also builds stronger bonds among nations. He proposed that the bloc create a dedicated SCO dialogue forum to allow members to raise and discuss issues openly.<h2>&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;

During his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India has been "bearing the brunt of terrorism for the last four decades" and thanked the countries that "stood by us" during the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) leaders' session in Tianjin, stressed that India's vision and policy for the bloc was guided by three pillars — Security, Connectivity and Opportunity. Lauding his nation's role in the grouping, Modi noted that "India has played a very positive role as a member of the SCO. India's vision and policy for the SCO is based on three important pillars: S - Security, C- Connectivity and O - Opportunity". Modi on terrorism On terrorism, Modi issued a strong warning against selective approaches. "No double standards on terrorism are acceptable to us," he said, adding that India has been fighting groups like Al-Qaeda for decades. Also read | ‘World’s largest regional bloc’: Xi Jinping urges cooperation, pitches SCO as $30 trillion powerhouse "India has been bearing the brunt of terrorism for the last four decades. Recently, we saw the worst side of it in Pahalgam. I express my gratitude to the friendly country that stood with us in this hour of grief," the Prime Minister said.

During his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India has been "bearing the brunt of terrorism for the last four decades" and thanked the countries that "stood by us" during the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

PM Modi at SCO Summit says India 'bearing brunt of terrorism for last four decades,' thanks countries that 'stood by us' during Pahalgam terror attack

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin on Sunday (Aug 31). During the bilateral meeting, both leaders underlined the importance of India-China ties amid global uncertainty. While PM Modi said trust, respect and sensitivity are key for the relationship and a strong bond between the two nations would bring ‘welfare for humanity’, the Chinese president said that both countries should work together to promote the ‘progress of human society.’ Both leaders agreed that India and China are ‘the world’s most civilisational nations’ and they can play a role in the development of the Global South. Bilaterally, Indian and Chinese leaders agreed to continue peace at the border and the resumption of trade and travel.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-wuhan-spirit-to-border-standoff-to-tariff-war-timeline-of-shifting-dynamics-of-modi-xi-relationship-ahead-of-sco-summit-1756567521123">From Wuhan spirit to border standoff to tariff war: Timeline of shifting dynamics of Modi–Xi relationship ahead of SCO Summit</a><h2>What Chinese Premier Xi Jinping said during the bilateral meeting?</h2>During the bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tianjin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China and India are two ancient civilisations in the East, the world's two most populous countries, and important members of the Global South. He highlighted that it is important for both countries to take the responsibility for well well-being of their people as well as promote the progress of the human society. He also said that it is “the right choice” for both countries to be “friends.”&nbsp;&nbsp;“We both shoulder the historical responsibility of improving the well-being of our two peoples, promoting the solidarity and rejuvenation of developing countries, and promoting the progress of human society. It is the right choice for both countries to be friends who have good neighbourly and amicable ties, partners who enable each other's success, and to have the dragon and the elephant come together,” Chinese President Jinping said.

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Read more | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-happened-when-indian-pm-modi-and-china-s-xi-jinping-held-informal-summits-in-wuhan-and-mamallapuram-1756189187935">What happened when Indian PM Modi and China's Xi Jinping held informal summits</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, in his statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that "vishwas, samman aur samvedanshilta" (trust, respect and sensitivity) are key for a successful India-China relationship. He also underlined the importance of cooperation between the two countries and congratulated the Chinese Premier on China’s successful SCO chairmanship. He also added that their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan was “very fruitful” and “gave a positive direction” to the relations.&nbsp;Read more |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sco-summit-2025-indian-pm-modi-china-s-xi-jinping-hold-bilateral-meeting-first-visual-of-handshake-out-1756614905054"> 'Welfare of entire humanity': PM Modi explains importance of India-China ties in meeting with Xi Jinping</a>

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PM Modi and China's President Xi held bilateral meeting at SCO Summit 2025, stressing the importance of India-China ties amid global uncertainty. Modi emphasised trust and respect, while Xi called for friendship and cooperation to benefit humanity and the Global South. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin on Sunday (Aug 31). During the bilateral meeting, both leaders underlined the importance of India-China ties amid global uncertainty. While PM Modi said trust, respect and sensitivity are key for the relationship and a strong bond between the two nations would bring ‘welfare for humanity’, the Chinese president said that both countries should work together to promote the ‘progress of human society.’ Both leaders agreed that India and China are ‘the world’s most civilisational nations’ and they can play a role in the development of the Global South. Bilaterally, Indian and Chinese leaders agreed to continue peace at the border and the resumption of trade and travel. Read More | From Wuhan spirit to border standoff to tariff war: Timeline of shifting dynamics of Modi–Xi relationship ahead of SCO Summit What Chinese Premier Xi Jinping said during the bilateral meeting? During the bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tianjin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China and India are two ancient civilisations in the East, the world's two most populous countries, and important members of the Global South. He highlighted that it is important for both countries to take the responsibility for well well-being of their people as well as promote the progress of the human society. He also said that it is “the right choice” for both countries to be “friends.” “We both shoulder the historical responsibility of improving the well-being of our two peoples, promoting the solidarity and rejuvenation of developing countries, and promoting the progress of human society. It is the right choice for both countries to be friends who have good neighbourly and amicable ties, partners who enable each other's success, and to have the dragon and the elephant come together,” Chinese President Jinping said.

PM Modi and China's President Xi held bilateral meeting at SCO Summit 2025, stressing the importance of India-China ties amid global uncertainty. Modi emphasised trust and respect, while Xi called for friendship and cooperation to benefit humanity and the Global South.&nbsp;

'Dragon and elephant to come together...': Xi Jinping tells PM Modi why India-China should be 'friends'

China is hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1. All eyes are set at the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese premier Xi Jinping and Russian PM Vladimir Putin. In an uncertain Trumpian world, the SCO can play a pivotal force to connect the Asian trifecta - India-China-Russia and offer the world a compelling alternative to the traditional Western-led economic order. Aiming for a multipolar global framework, while also throwing its own hegemonic weight, the three countries along with all other SCO member countries, will meet on Aug 31 to counter the unpredictability of Washington's trade actions. So, how exactly can SCO be crucial amid Trump's tariff war: let's analyse.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-china-shift-relations-sco-summit-2025-1756569422106">Ahead of SCO Summit 2025, India and China revive confidence-building measures with border trade, flight resumption</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-2025-how-sco-compares-to-g7-brics-1756577651713/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-2025-how-sco-compares-to-g7-brics-1756577651713/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Economic realignment, de-dollarization and pushback against protectionism</h2>The SCO member countries aim for economic integeration by providing alternatives for a connected economic order. One of its key objectives is to reduce dependency on Western financial mechanisms, particularly the U.S. dollar. While Trump has issued multiple threats to nations for finding an alternation to US dollar, the SCO nations have started discussions around alternative currencies like the yuan and regional payment systems. This is done keeping in mind to protect the member economies from external economic shocks like tariffs or sanctions. The organization’s emphasis on enhancing economic resilience and building sustainable supply chains among member nations helps cushion the effects of external tariffs.&nbsp;Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sco-summit-2025-can-sco-and-brics-become-a-genuine-counterweight-to-western-alliances-such-as-nato-g7-and-eu-1756554676724"> Can SCO and BRICS become a genuine counterweight to Western alliances such as NATO, G7 and EU?</a>&nbsp;The SCO has always criticised the unilateral trade practices and pressure tactics. It has demanded reform in global trade bodies like the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and batted for a rules-based order that promotes transparency and fair-play, and one that is free of economic coercion. The SCO is also seen as a strong geopolitical statement against the West for its 'Global South consolidation' message. Amid America's massive protectionism policies, SCO can be a global trading system showing unity, resilience, and a shared desire for a new economic direction.&nbsp;Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-wuhan-spirit-to-border-standoff-to-tariff-war-timeline-of-shifting-dynamics-of-modi-xi-relationship-ahead-of-sco-summit-1756567521123">Timeline of shifting dynamics of Modi–Xi relationship ahead of SCO Summit</a><h2>India's crucial role in SCO and message to the West</h2>For India, the SCO becomes a platform to balance its geopolitical interests and pursue an independent foreign policy. Reeling under the pressure of Trump's 50 per cent tariff, New Delhi is definitely seeing the SCO Summit in Tianjin as an opportunity to send a message to the US that India's independent foreign policy will help it to realign with friends and foes alike, even as America continues to alienate the world powers. Through this platform, India is exploring ways to reduce tensions with China while also reinforcing its long-standing ties with Russia. Time and again, India has maintained that its purchase and trade are based on national interests. So, when the Indian PM meets the Russian counterpart at the SCO Summit, the White House might be displeased, but the message will be sent: that India won't bow down to pressure and will continue to build its ties with nations as per its own interests. Similarly, when PM Modi meets China's Xi Jinping, it will send a message to the US that it cannot coerce New Delhi on the basis of its fractured relations with neighbours. By participating in the SCO, India is also keeping its options open beyond Western-led groupings like the Quad, signaling that it is willing to cooperate with both East and West based on national interests and changing geopolitical dynamics.

The SCO provides a crucial platform for member states like India, China, and Russia to counter US protectionism. The 2025 summit will see leaders coordinate on trade and finance, seeking alternatives to the U.S. dollar to mitigate the impact of new tariffs.

China is hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1. All eyes are set at the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese premier Xi Jinping and Russian PM Vladimir Putin. In an uncertain Trumpian world, the SCO can play a pivotal force to connect the Asian trifecta - India-China-Russia and offer the world a compelling alternative to the traditional Western-led economic order. Aiming for a multipolar global framework, while also throwing its own hegemonic weight, the three countries along with all other SCO member countries, will meet on Aug 31 to counter the unpredictability of Washington's trade actions. So, how exactly can SCO be crucial amid Trump's tariff war: let's analyse. Read More | Ahead of SCO Summit 2025, India and China revive confidence-building measures with border trade, flight resumption https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-2025-how-sco-compares-to-g7-brics-1756577651713/embed Economic realignment, de-dollarization and pushback against protectionism The SCO member countries aim for economic integeration by providing alternatives for a connected economic order. One of its key objectives is to reduce dependency on Western financial mechanisms, particularly the U.S. dollar. While Trump has issued multiple threats to nations for finding an alternation to US dollar, the SCO nations have started discussions around alternative currencies like the yuan and regional payment systems. This is done keeping in mind to protect the member economies from external economic shocks like tariffs or sanctions. The organization’s emphasis on enhancing economic resilience and building sustainable supply chains among member nations helps cushion the effects of external tariffs. Read More | Can SCO and BRICS become a genuine counterweight to Western alliances such as NATO, G7 and EU? The SCO has always criticised the unilateral trade practices and pressure tactics. It has demanded reform in global trade bodies like the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and batted for a rules-based order that promotes transparency and fair-play, and one that is free of economic coercion. The SCO is also seen as a strong geopolitical statement against the West for its 'Global South consolidation' message. Amid America's massive protectionism policies, SCO can be a global trading system showing unity, resilience, and a shared desire for a new economic direction. Read More | Timeline of shifting dynamics of Modi–Xi relationship ahead of SCO Summit India's crucial role in SCO and message to the West For India, the SCO becomes a platform to balance its geopolitical interests and pursue an independent foreign policy. Reeling under the pressure of Trump's 50 per cent tariff, New Delhi is definitely seeing the SCO Summit in Tianjin as an opportunity to send a message to the US that India's independent foreign policy will help it to realign with friends and foes alike, even as America continues to alienate the world powers. Through this platform, India is exploring ways to reduce tensions with China while also reinforcing its long-standing ties with Russia. Time and again, India has maintained that its purchase and trade are based on national interests. So, when the Indian PM meets the Russian counterpart at the SCO Summit, the White House might be displeased, but the message will be sent: that India won't bow down to pressure and will continue to build its ties with nations as per its own interests. Similarly, when PM Modi meets China's Xi Jinping, it will send a message to the US that it cannot coerce New Delhi on the basis of its fractured relations with neighbours. By participating in the SCO, India is also keeping its options open beyond Western-led groupings like the Quad, signaling that it is willing to cooperate with both East and West based on national interests and changing geopolitical dynamics.

The SCO provides a crucial platform for member states like India, China, and Russia to counter US protectionism. The 2025 summit will see leaders coordinate on trade and finance, seeking alternatives to the U.S. dollar to mitigate the impact of new tariffs.

SCO Summit 2025: Can the bloc counter Trump’s tariff war? What India wants to tell the US standing alongside Xi and Putin

At informal summits in Wuhan (2018) and Mamallapuram (2019), Indian PM Narendra Modi and China's President Xi Jinping aimed to ease tensions and enhance cooperation. Though there were no joint statements or formal agreements, both leaders agreed to focus on border peace

At informal summits in Wuhan (2018) and Mamallapuram (2019), Indian PM Narendra Modi and China's President Xi Jinping aimed to ease tensions and enhance cooperation. Though there were no joint statements or formal agreements, both leaders agreed to focus on border peace

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Since 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have shared a relationship marked by both collaboration and conflict. While they held several summits and aimed for closer ties, recurring border tensions and strategic rifts have often disrupted progress

Since 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have shared a relationship marked by both collaboration and conflict. While they held several summits and aimed for closer ties, recurring border tensions and strategic rifts have often disrupted progress

From Wuhan spirit to border standoff to tariff war: Timeline of shifting dynamics of Modi–Xi relationship ahead of SCO Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his two-day Japan visit on Saturday (Aug 30) and left for China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit &nbsp;from August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin. After wrapping up his Japan visit, Modi took to X to thank his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba.&nbsp;Calling his visit to Japan productive, the PM wrote, "This visit to Japan will be remembered for the productive outcomes which will benefit the people of our nations. I thank PM Ishiba, the Japanese people and the Government for their warmth." &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This visit to Japan will be remembered for the productive outcomes which will benefit the people of our nations. I thank PM Ishiba, the Japanese people and the Government for their warmth.<a href="https://twitter.com/shigeruishiba?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shigeruishiba</a> <a href="https://t.co/kdXYeLPJ7N">pic.twitter.com/kdXYeLPJ7N</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1961681740998549702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

During his visit, India and Japan signed 13 key agreements and declarations and announced the launch of several transformative initiatives.&nbsp;Earlier today, both the Prime Ministers travelled to Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture where the two leaders visited Tokyo Electron Miyagi Ltd (TEL Miyagi), a leading Japanese company in the semiconductor sector.&nbsp;Modi was greeted in Sendai by crowds that chanted ‘Modi-san welcome’ as he arrived in the Japanese city. He &nbsp;travelled on a Bullet Train to Sendai and also met the Indian train divers.&nbsp;The same day PM Narendra Modi interacted with the Governors of 16 prefectures in Tokyo calling for a stronger state-prefecture cooperation under the India-Japan special strategic and global partnership.&nbsp;On Friday, the first day of his visit, PM Modi PM Modi addressed the India-Japan economic forum, and vouched for a partnership in the areas of manufacturing, technology, innovation, green energy, and skill development.&nbsp;He also met former Japanese prime ministers Yoshihide Suga and Fumio Kishida in Tokyo the same day.&nbsp;This was PM Modi’s eighth visit to Japan and the first Summit with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba.&nbsp;Modi's China visit&nbsp;Now the PM is headed for China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit &nbsp;from August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin which is also to be attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;The SCO is a group of 10-member countries that include India, China, Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.&nbsp;PM Modi will meet Xi Jinping on August 31. He is also expected to have a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and several Central Asian leaders on the sidelines of the Summit.&nbsp;List of world leaders attending the SCO summit&nbsp;<ul><li>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi</li><li>Russian President Vladimir Putin</li><li>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian&nbsp;</li><li>Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan</li><li>Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing</li><li>Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli</li><li>Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto</li><li>Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim</li><li>Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif</li><li>Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu &nbsp;</li></ul>

This was Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s eighth visit to Japan and the first Summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his two-day Japan visit on Saturday (Aug 30) and left for China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit from August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin. After wrapping up his Japan visit, Modi took to X to thank his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba. Calling his visit to Japan productive, the PM wrote, "This visit to Japan will be remembered for the productive outcomes which will benefit the people of our nations. I thank PM Ishiba, the Japanese people and the Government for their warmth."

This was Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s eighth visit to Japan and the first Summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

PM Modi wraps up Japan visit, next stop is SCO summit in China where he will meet Xi, Putin

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President XI Jinping are likely to meet on the sidelines of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in China's Tianjin on August 31. Earlier in the day, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the date. The development comes as India and China are actively working to reset their bilateral relations amid US President Donald Trump's tariff war. PM Modi will be in China from August 31 to September 1 for the SCO Summit. As many as 20 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, will be in China amid geopolitical tensions over Trump's trade war and global uncertainties. Notably, Prime Minister Modi and the Chinese Premier will meet after an year in a visit that will be PM Modi's first to China in seven years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-happened-when-indian-pm-modi-and-china-s-xi-jinping-held-informal-summits-in-wuhan-and-mamallapuram-1756189187935">What happened when Indian PM Modi and China's Xi Jinping held informal summits in Wuhan and Mamallapuram</a><h2>India-China resetting ties&nbsp;</h2>India and China are cautiously working to reset their strained bilateral ties through diplomatic engagements and high-level meetings. Amid past border tensions and geopolitical shifts, both sides aim to stabilise relations by resuming dialogue, enhancing communication, and managing disputes without escalation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to India from August 18–19, signaled a major shift toward easing tensions and restoring cooperation between the two Asian powers. He met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and NSA Ajit Doval to revive dialogue after years of strained relations due to border clashes and geopolitical friction.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/sea-side-diplomacy-coconut-water-and-candid-chats-what-happened-when-china-s-xi-jinping-met-pm-modi-in-veshti-in-india-informal-mamallapuram-summit-1756020057717">Sea-side diplomacy, coconut water and candid chats: What happened when China's Xi Jinping met PM Modi in India for informal summit</a>&nbsp;Both sides agreed to strengthen communication channels, resume talks under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC), and explore practical steps to ensure peace along the disputed boundary. Confidence-building measures and the early resolution of border issues were central to the discussions. India and China decided to restart direct flights, reopen border trading posts (like Nathu La and Lipulekh), and simplify visa procedures for religious pilgrims and business travelers. This includes resuming access to key spiritual sites such as Kailash Mansarovar. Beijing agreed to lift bans on critical exports to India, including rare earths, fertilizers, and infrastructure equipment, providing a boost to Indian manufacturing and agriculture sectors.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-gathering-of-solidarity-friendship-china-welcomes-pm-modi-for-sco-summit-visit-1754667257818">'Gathering of solidarity, friendship...': China welcomes PM Modi for SCO Summit visit</a>&nbsp;The visit comes amid increasing economic tension with the US, particularly over new tariff policies under Donald Trump. Both India and China voiced their opposition to protectionism and emphasized the need for stable, rules-based trade. The visit also paved the way for Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming trip to Tianjin for the SCO Summit, where he is expected to meet President Xi Jinping for the first time in a year. Both countries see this as a critical moment to recalibrate their partnership and avoid further confrontation. Currently, the SCO membership consists of 10 nations — India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus. India has been a member of the SCO since 2017. During 2022-23, India held the presidency of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-china-relations-direct-flights-border-trade-to-resume-modi-xi-jinping-hail-ties-1755688457263/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-china-relations-direct-flights-border-trade-to-resume-modi-xi-jinping-hail-ties-1755688457263/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Indian PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin, China, on August 31. This marks Modi’s first China visit in seven years, as both nations seek to reset ties amid Trump’s trade war.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President XI Jinping are likely to meet on the sidelines of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in China's Tianjin on August 31. Earlier in the day, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the date. The development comes as India and China are actively working to reset their bilateral relations amid US President Donald Trump's tariff war. PM Modi will be in China from August 31 to September 1 for the SCO Summit. As many as 20 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, will be in China amid geopolitical tensions over Trump's trade war and global uncertainties. Notably, Prime Minister Modi and the Chinese Premier will meet after an year in a visit that will be PM Modi's first to China in seven years. Read More | What happened when Indian PM Modi and China's Xi Jinping held informal summits in Wuhan and Mamallapuram India-China resetting ties India and China are cautiously working to reset their strained bilateral ties through diplomatic engagements and high-level meetings. Amid past border tensions and geopolitical shifts, both sides aim to stabilise relations by resuming dialogue, enhancing communication, and managing disputes without escalation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to India from August 18–19, signaled a major shift toward easing tensions and restoring cooperation between the two Asian powers. He met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and NSA Ajit Doval to revive dialogue after years of strained relations due to border clashes and geopolitical friction. Read More | Sea-side diplomacy, coconut water and candid chats: What happened when China's Xi Jinping met PM Modi in India for informal summit Both sides agreed to strengthen communication channels, resume talks under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC), and explore practical steps to ensure peace along the disputed boundary. Confidence-building measures and the early resolution of border issues were central to the discussions. India and China decided to restart direct flights, reopen border trading posts (like Nathu La and Lipulekh), and simplify visa procedures for religious pilgrims and business travelers. This includes resuming access to key spiritual sites such as Kailash Mansarovar. Beijing agreed to lift bans on critical exports to India, including rare earths, fertilizers, and infrastructure equipment, providing a boost to Indian manufacturing and agriculture sectors. Read More | 'Gathering of solidarity, friendship...': China welcomes PM Modi for SCO Summit visit The visit comes amid increasing economic tension with the US, particularly over new tariff policies under Donald Trump. Both India and China voiced their opposition to protectionism and emphasized the need for stable, rules-based trade. The visit also paved the way for Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming trip to Tianjin for the SCO Summit, where he is expected to meet President Xi Jinping for the first time in a year. Both countries see this as a critical moment to recalibrate their partnership and avoid further confrontation. Currently, the SCO membership consists of 10 nations — India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus. India has been a member of the SCO since 2017. During 2022-23, India held the presidency of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO. https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-china-relations-direct-flights-border-trade-to-resume-modi-xi-jinping-hail-ties-1755688457263/embed

Indian PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin, China, on August 31. This marks Modi’s first China visit in seven years, as both nations seek to reset ties amid Trump’s trade war.

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