Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen doing car pooling with Russian President Vladimir Putin in his special vehicle on Monday (September 1). The duo was heading to &nbsp;the venue of their bilateral meeting in China’s Tianjin.&nbsp;“President Putin and I travelled together to the venue of our bilateral meeting. Conversations with him are always insightful," the Indian Prime Minister said in a post on X.&nbsp;Here is what we know about Trump's special car&nbsp;The Russian president travels in the Aurus Senat limousine. Au stands for ‘Aurum’, Latin for Gold, and Rus stands for Russia. The car was introduced in 2018 during Putin's fourth inauguration. Earlier, the Russian leader used to travel in the older Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard Pullman. The Aurus Senat limousine was produced by Russian Aurus Motors and is available for public use. The car is also nicknamed the Russian Rolls-Royce due to being a mixture of Rolls-Royce and Bentley, a blend of survivability and luxury.&nbsp;The specifications of the vehicle:&nbsp; 1. It was by Aurus Motors and designed by NAMI as part of Russia’s ‘Kortezh’ (Cortege) luxury vehicle series.2. Putin's car can withstand armour-piercing bullets and grenade attacks, with run-flat tires, reinforced glass (6 cm thick). It has emergency exits and was built to the standards of Russia’s Federal Protective Service.3. It is around &nbsp;7 m long, weighing several tonnes, and designed as a fortress-on-wheels. 4. Not just these, Putin's car can also survive a chemical attack with extra oxygen. Donald Trump's 'Beast'&nbsp;Sitting in Trump's The Beast is a rare privilege that only his allies have gotten in the past. Now, the reason it is a suspicious thing is that no one would ever know, most likely, what the two leaders discussed in the car.&nbsp;As per a report by AutoWeek, The Beast was traditionally designed from the ground up by the US Secret Service, and there are usually multiple copies put in rotation, housed in the basement of Secret Service headquarters, and kept under 24-hour surveillance. The car is bulletproof and bombproof, durable enough for years of rigorous duty, and prepared for any worst-case scenarios.&nbsp;Aurus Senat vs Beast&nbsp;Putin's Aurus Senat is primarily all about luxury, safety, and speed. And the vehicle is available for normal people as well. However, Trump's Beast is entirely focused on speed and safety, and no one has access to that car except Trump.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Indian PM Modi was seen sitting with Putin in the special car of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian president travels in the Aurus Senat limousine. Au stands for ‘Aurum’, Latin for Gold, and Rus stands for Russia. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen doing car pooling with Russian President Vladimir Putin in his special vehicle on Monday (September 1). The duo was heading to the venue of their bilateral meeting in China’s Tianjin. “President Putin and I travelled together to the venue of our bilateral meeting. Conversations with him are always insightful," the Indian Prime Minister said in a post on X. Here is what we know about Trump's special car The Russian president travels in the Aurus Senat limousine. Au stands for ‘Aurum’, Latin for Gold, and Rus stands for Russia. The car was introduced in 2018 during Putin's fourth inauguration. Earlier, the Russian leader used to travel in the older Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard Pullman. The Aurus Senat limousine was produced by Russian Aurus Motors and is available for public use. The car is also nicknamed the Russian Rolls-Royce due to being a mixture of Rolls-Royce and Bentley, a blend of survivability and luxury. The specifications of the vehicle: 1. It was by Aurus Motors and designed by NAMI as part of Russia’s ‘Kortezh’ (Cortege) luxury vehicle series. 2. Putin's car can withstand armour-piercing bullets and grenade attacks, with run-flat tires, reinforced glass (6 cm thick). It has emergency exits and was built to the standards of Russia’s Federal Protective Service. 3. It is around 7 m long, weighing several tonnes, and designed as a fortress-on-wheels. 4. Not just these, Putin's car can also survive a chemical attack with extra oxygen. Donald Trump's 'Beast' Sitting in Trump's The Beast is a rare privilege that only his allies have gotten in the past. Now, the reason it is a suspicious thing is that no one would ever know, most likely, what the two leaders discussed in the car. As per a report by AutoWeek, The Beast was traditionally designed from the ground up by the US Secret Service, and there are usually multiple copies put in rotation, housed in the basement of Secret Service headquarters, and kept under 24-hour surveillance. The car is bulletproof and bombproof, durable enough for years of rigorous duty, and prepared for any worst-case scenarios. Aurus Senat vs Beast Putin's Aurus Senat is primarily all about luxury, safety, and speed. And the vehicle is available for normal people as well. However, Trump's Beast is entirely focused on speed and safety, and no one has access to that car except Trump.

Indian PM Modi was seen sitting with Putin in the special car of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian president travels in the Aurus Senat limousine. Au stands for ‘Aurum’, Latin for Gold, and Rus stands for Russia.&nbsp;

When PM Modi had a ride in Putin's Aurus Senat: It's Russia's 'fortress on wheels'. Know the details

A video from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit, which has gone viral on social media, shows Malaysian first lady Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail gently declining a handshake with Chinese President Xi Jinping, instead folding her hands and bowing in respect. This has sparked controversy online, as Azizah respected her religious mannerisms and refused to shake hands with the Chinese President, contrastingly PM Anwar Ibrahim went on with the diplomatic handshake with China’s First Lady, Peng Liyuan.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">First lady of Malaysia refused to shake hands with President Xi bcoz Islam does not allow man shake hands with women than why PM Anwar Ibrahim shook hands with the first lady of China? Pure hypocrisy <a href="https://t.co/SWNxoyS6nO">pic.twitter.com/SWNxoyS6nO</a>&mdash; Arif Aajakia (@arifaajakia) <a href="https://twitter.com/arifaajakia/status/1962863603524002262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Users online quickly criticised the gender specific mannerism and criticised the patriarchy in Islam, “First Lady of Malaysia refused to shake hands with President Xi because Islam does not allow men to shake hands with women. Then why did PM Anwar Ibrahim shake hands with the First Lady of China? Pure hypocrisy,” read one post on social media platform X.In contrast, some People defended her, saying that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has his religious faith, and first lady Wan Azizah has her own religious autonomy. "There’s no enforcement or compulsion on either side, which shows mutual respect and personal freedom. That’s how it should be,” said another user.In Islam, it is a common practice for unrelated men and women to avoid contact with each other. However the video online had drawn criticism, while some explained her personal belief. Chinese President Xi Jinping have shown his own understanding of Islamic culture and appreciation of multicultural differences.

In Islam, adult men and women who are not closely related to one another do not touch each other. A small video from the SCO dinner parade has created controversy online over faith, culture and protocol.

A video from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit, which has gone viral on social media, shows Malaysian first lady Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail gently declining a handshake with Chinese President Xi Jinping, instead folding her hands and bowing in respect. This has sparked controversy online, as Azizah respected her religious mannerisms and refused to shake hands with the Chinese President, contrastingly PM Anwar Ibrahim went on with the diplomatic handshake with China’s First Lady, Peng Liyuan.

In Islam, adult men and women who are not closely related to one another do not touch each other. A small video from the SCO dinner parade has created controversy online over faith, culture and protocol.

Malaysia’s first lady Wan Azizah politely declines Xi Jinping’s handshake, sparks debate on faith, culture and protocol

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?

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is ready with a 10-year roadmap which is aimed at advancing a multipolar world, according to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The plan came at a time when the regional bloc, in a joint declaration, had said that escalating geopolitical tensions pose an increasing threat to its security.&nbsp;Speaking in Tianjin, Wang Yi said the organisation is ready to launch the process to create a Development Bank. The prime goal of the financial institution will be to play a crucial role in funding infrastructure and development projects across the bloc.&nbsp;“The SCO Development Bank will give a strong boost to infrastructure development and inject fresh momentum into the economies of member countries,” Yi said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-fed-interference-poses-serious-danger-to-world-economy-warns-ecb-chief-christine-lagarde-1756735770893">Trump’s Fed interference poses danger to world economy, warns ECB chief Lagarde</a>&nbsp;“The summit strongly advocates for a WTO-centred multilateral trading mechanism, calls for objections against unilateral measures that violate (World Trade Organisation) rules, and has sent a clear, unified voice in support of fairness over bullying,” the minister added.&nbsp;Apart from the launch of the bank, SCO will also the Tianjin Declaration also unveiled several key developments aimed at deepening cooperation within the bloc.&nbsp;Putin defends Ukraine offensive at SCO Summit&nbsp;At the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin defends his country's offensive on Ukraine, instead blames the West for the conflict. He backs his claims by saying the crisis in Ukraine was triggered because of an ongoing coup in the country, which the West fueled. He also cited that the crisis is not dousing because the West keeps dragging Ukraine into NATO. “This crisis wasn't triggered by Russia's attack on Ukraine, but was a result of a coup in Ukraine, which was supported and provoked by the West,” Putin said. A brief recap of the episode would be US President Donald Trump's statement, in which he referred to the conflict as his predecessor Joe Biden's war. “This is Biden's war, and we're working very hard to get us out. I stopped five wars in the last five months, actually, and I'd like this to be the sixth, frankly...” &nbsp;&nbsp;

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has a 10-year plan, which includes a few major goals of the organisation. Creating a Development Bank is among many.



The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is ready with a 10-year roadmap which is aimed at advancing a multipolar world, according to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The plan came at a time when the regional bloc, in a joint declaration, had said that escalating geopolitical tensions pose an increasing threat to its security. Speaking in Tianjin, Wang Yi said the organisation is ready to launch the process to create a Development Bank. The prime goal of the financial institution will be to play a crucial role in funding infrastructure and development projects across the bloc. “The SCO Development Bank will give a strong boost to infrastructure development and inject fresh momentum into the economies of member countries,” Yi said. Trump’s Fed interference poses danger to world economy, warns ECB chief Lagarde “The summit strongly advocates for a WTO-centred multilateral trading mechanism, calls for objections against unilateral measures that violate (World Trade Organisation) rules, and has sent a clear, unified voice in support of fairness over bullying,” the minister added. Apart from the launch of the bank, SCO will also the Tianjin Declaration also unveiled several key developments aimed at deepening cooperation within the bloc. Putin defends Ukraine offensive at SCO Summit At the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin defends his country's offensive on Ukraine, instead blames the West for the conflict. He backs his claims by saying the crisis in Ukraine was triggered because of an ongoing coup in the country, which the West fueled. He also cited that the crisis is not dousing because the West keeps dragging Ukraine into NATO. “This crisis wasn't triggered by Russia's attack on Ukraine, but was a result of a coup in Ukraine, which was supported and provoked by the West,” Putin said. A brief recap of the episode would be US President Donald Trump's statement, in which he referred to the conflict as his predecessor Joe Biden's war. “This is Biden's war, and we're working very hard to get us out. I stopped five wars in the last five months, actually, and I'd like this to be the sixth, frankly...”

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has a 10-year plan, which includes a few major goals of the organisation. Creating a Development Bank is among many.

SCO has a 10-year roadmap: What’s inside it?

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin defends his country's offensive on Ukraine, instead blames the West for the conflict. 

As US blames India for fueling war, Russia appreciates PM Modi's efforts in resolving crisis in Ukraine

In a bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, the two leaders discussed matters concerning their countries and the world at large. PM Modi highlighted how their meetings are usually ‘memorable’ and this one was no different. During the meeting, he said, “I always feel that meeting you has been a memorable experience. We get an opportunity to exchange information on many things. We have been in constant touch. There have been many high-level meetings between the two sides on a regular basis.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-pm-modi-addresses-terrorism-mentions-pahalgam-attack-in-front-of-pakistan-pm-1756709048541/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-pm-modi-addresses-terrorism-mentions-pahalgam-attack-in-front-of-pakistan-pm-1756709048541/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Mentioning the summit to be held in India, PM Modi expressed, “140 crore Indians are eagerly waiting for you for our 23rd summit in December this year. This reflects the depth and breadth of the special and privileged partnership.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">&quot;We welcome all recent efforts for peace in Ukraine&quot; In talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterates India&#39;s firm stance on ending the Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIONatSCO2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WIONatSCO2025</a> Video: ANI <a href="https://t.co/MRK5lw50sI">pic.twitter.com/MRK5lw50sI</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1962408076495274202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Talking about the ongoing war in Ukraine, the prime minister added, “India and Russia have been supportive of each other even during trying times. Our collaboration is not only about the two nations, but is also important for world peace and stability. We welcome all efforts made towards bringing peace; we support a constructive resolution to war in Ukraine. A way has to be found to end the conflict as soon as possible and establish lasting peace. This is the call of the entire humanity.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">&quot;140 crore Indians eagerly await your visit&quot; Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomes President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral in Tianjin, underscoring the deep-rooted friendship between India and Russia Video: ANI<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIONatSCO2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WIONatSCO2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/psXXCeYaff">pic.twitter.com/psXXCeYaff</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1962406440938979431?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

While the West has been sanctioning tariffs on Russia and even India for engaging in oil trades with the country. Which the US is seeing as aiding the Ukraine in war. In an earlier statement, the Russian president said the conflict in Ukraine was more of the West's doing than what really meets the eye. Backing his claims, he said the crisis in Ukraine was triggered because of an ongoing coup in the country, which the West fueled. He also cited that the crisis is not dousing because the West keeps dragging Ukraine into NATO

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Had an excellent meeting with President Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin. Discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in all sectors, including trade, fertilisers, space, security and culture. We exchanged views on regional and global developments, including… <a href="https://t.co/DhTyqOysbf">pic.twitter.com/DhTyqOysbf</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1962418638025310659?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

n a bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, the two leaders discussed matters concerning their countries and the world at large. 

In a bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, the two leaders discussed matters concerning their countries and the world at large. PM Modi highlighted how their meetings are usually ‘memorable’ and this one was no different. During the meeting, he said, “I always feel that meeting you has been a memorable experience. We get an opportunity to exchange information on many things. We have been in constant touch. There have been many high-level meetings between the two sides on a regular basis.” https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-pm-modi-addresses-terrorism-mentions-pahalgam-attack-in-front-of-pakistan-pm-1756709048541/embed Mentioning the summit to be held in India, PM Modi expressed, “140 crore Indians are eagerly waiting for you for our 23rd summit in December this year. This reflects the depth and breadth of the special and privileged partnership.”

In a bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, the two leaders discussed matters concerning their countries and the world at large.&nbsp;

PM Modi welcomes peace efforts in Ukraine war during bilateral meet with Putin on sidelines of SCO Summit

At the SCO Summit, Member States have taken a strong stance against terrorism, and they have condemned the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 that claimed 26 innocent lives. In a joint statement ‘they expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences’ to the families of the dead and the wounded. The members further noted that the perpetrators, orchestrators and sponsors of attacks of this fashion should be brought to justice. Highlighting the fact that double standards in the fight against terrorism are unacceptable. The Member States mentioned that it condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It called on the international community to combat terrorism, which included the cross-border movement of terrorists. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-china-data-shows-weak-economy-amid-summit-1756707243430/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-china-data-shows-weak-economy-amid-summit-1756707243430/embed</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;The statement further reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against terrorism, separatism, and extremism, stressed the inadmissibility of attempts to use terrorist, separatist and extremist groups for mercenary purposes. It echoed the theme of “One Earth, One Family and One Future.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sco-summit-pm-modi-slams-certain-nations-backing-terrorism-as-pakistan-watches-on-1756701048715">SCO summit: PM Modi slams 'certain nations' backing terrorism as Pak watches on</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;On April 22, 2025, The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (L-e-T) claimed responsibility for the attack, later retracted that their social media account from where the statement was posted was hacked. India waited for Pakistan to take cognisance of the attack and take action against those behind it. But Islamabad's inaction, forced New Delhi to launch Operation Sindoor, which was a planned to make precision strikes on the terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK.&nbsp;&nbsp;

At the SCO Summit, Member States have taken a strong stance against terrorism, they have condemned the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 that claimed 26 innocent lives. 

At the SCO Summit, Member States have taken a strong stance against terrorism, and they have condemned the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 that claimed 26 innocent lives. In a joint statement ‘they expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences’ to the families of the dead and the wounded. The members further noted that the perpetrators, orchestrators and sponsors of attacks of this fashion should be brought to justice. Highlighting the fact that double standards in the fight against terrorism are unacceptable. The Member States mentioned that it condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It called on the international community to combat terrorism, which included the cross-border movement of terrorists. https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-china-data-shows-weak-economy-amid-summit-1756707243430/embed The statement further reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against terrorism, separatism, and extremism, stressed the inadmissibility of attempts to use terrorist, separatist and extremist groups for mercenary purposes. It echoed the theme of “One Earth, One Family and One Future.” Also read: SCO summit: PM Modi slams 'certain nations' backing terrorism as Pak watches on On April 22, 2025, The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (L-e-T) claimed responsibility for the attack, later retracted that their social media account from where the statement was posted was hacked. India waited for Pakistan to take cognisance of the attack and take action against those behind it. But Islamabad's inaction, forced New Delhi to launch Operation Sindoor, which was a planned to make precision strikes on the terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK.

At the SCO Summit, Member States have taken a strong stance against terrorism, they have condemned the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 that claimed 26 innocent lives.&nbsp;

SCO Member States strongly condemn Pahalgam terror attack in declaration

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

At the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin defends his country's offensive on Ukraine, instead blames the West for the conflict. He backs his claims by saying the crisis in Ukraine was triggered because of an ongoing coup in the country, which the West fueled. He also cited that the crisis is not dousing because the West keeps dragging Ukraine into NATO. “This crisis wasn't triggered by Russia's attack on Ukraine, but was a result of a coup in Ukraine, which was supported and provoked by the West,” Putin said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-2025-pm-modi-delivers-opening-remarks-at-sco-1756714458398/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-2025-pm-modi-delivers-opening-remarks-at-sco-1756714458398/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;A brief recap of the episode would be US President Donald Trump's statement, in which he referred to the conflict as his predecessor Joe Biden's war. “This is Biden's war, and we're working very hard to get us out. I stopped five wars in the last five months, actually, and I'd like this to be the sixth, frankly...”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-tell-navarro-to-stop-being-racist-us-embassy-posts-on-india-us-ties-exactly-as-modi-putin-meet-at-sco-desperate-step-or-stern-warning-1756711005999">US Embassy posts on India–US ties exactly as Modi–Putin meet at SCO. But why?</a>&nbsp;"The other ones I stopped with in a matter of days, almost every one of them, including India and Pakistan. And I could go over the whole list, but you know the list as well as I do..." he added. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Mentioning the Alaska summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that understandings reached during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at a summit in August. He noted it had opened a way to find a resolution to the crisis in Ukraine. "In this regard, we highly appreciate the efforts and proposals from China and India aimed at facilitating the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis," Putin said at the SCO summit in Tianjin, China.&nbsp;&nbsp;

At the SCO summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin defends his country's offensive on Ukraine, instead blames the West for the conflict. 

At the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin defends his country's offensive on Ukraine, instead blames the West for the conflict. He backs his claims by saying the crisis in Ukraine was triggered because of an ongoing coup in the country, which the West fueled. He also cited that the crisis is not dousing because the West keeps dragging Ukraine into NATO. “This crisis wasn't triggered by Russia's attack on Ukraine, but was a result of a coup in Ukraine, which was supported and provoked by the West,” Putin said. https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-2025-pm-modi-delivers-opening-remarks-at-sco-1756714458398/embed A brief recap of the episode would be US President Donald Trump's statement, in which he referred to the conflict as his predecessor Joe Biden's war. “This is Biden's war, and we're working very hard to get us out. I stopped five wars in the last five months, actually, and I'd like this to be the sixth, frankly...” Also read: US Embassy posts on India–US ties exactly as Modi–Putin meet at SCO. But why? "The other ones I stopped with in a matter of days, almost every one of them, including India and Pakistan. And I could go over the whole list, but you know the list as well as I do..." he added. Mentioning the Alaska summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that understandings reached during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at a summit in August. He noted it had opened a way to find a resolution to the crisis in Ukraine. "In this regard, we highly appreciate the efforts and proposals from China and India aimed at facilitating the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis," Putin said at the SCO summit in Tianjin, China.

At the SCO summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin defends his country's offensive on Ukraine, instead blames the West for the conflict.&nbsp;

Putin defends Ukraine offensive at SCO Summit, blames West for fueling the war

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. The much-awaited handshake between the two leaders, who were meeting after ten months, also happened. As the first visual of PM Modi and Xi Jinping's meeting was out, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval were seen seated beside the Indian PM. Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar was not a part of the meeting. The Modi-Xi handshake after the meeting, which lasted for almost an hour, can prove to be a new momentum in the India-China relationship amid global uncertainty.&nbsp;

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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 PM Modi said during the bilateral meeting?</h2>During the bilateral meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that an agreement was reached between the two nations for border management. He appreciated that Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and direct flights have resumed between two nations. He also underlined the importance of cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting comes as the world reels under the effect of Trump's tariff war. The Indian Prime Minister congratulated the Chinese Premier on China’s successful SCO chairmanship and thanked him for the invitation to visit China. He emphasised that "vishwas, samman aur samvedanshilta" (trust, respect and sensitivity) are key for successful India-China relationship. He also added that their meeting on the sidelines of BRICS Summit in Kazan was “very fruitful” and “gave a positive direction” to the relations. "After the disengagement on the border, an atmosphere of peace and stability has been created," he said.&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</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;"An agreement has been reached between our Special Representatives regarding border management. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has been resumed. Direct flights between the two countries are also being resumed. The interests of 2.8 billion people of both countries are linked to our cooperation. This will also pave the way for the welfare of the entire humanity. We are committed to taking our relations forward on the basis of mutual trust, respect and sensitivity," PM Modi said.&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><h2>What Chinese Premier Xi Jinping said?</h2>Chinese President Xi Jinping says, "... China and India are two ancient civilisations in the East. We are the world's two most populous countries, and we are also important members of the Global South. 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."&nbsp;

Indian PM Narendra Modi and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin. Their handshake marks the first visuals of the meeting and could signal a potential shift or renewed momentum in India-China relations.

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. The much-awaited handshake between the two leaders, who were meeting after ten months, also happened. As the first visual of PM Modi and Xi Jinping's meeting was out, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval were seen seated beside the Indian PM. Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar was not a part of the meeting. The Modi-Xi handshake after the meeting, which lasted for almost an hour, can prove to be a new momentum in the India-China relationship amid global uncertainty.

Indian PM Narendra Modi and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin. Their handshake marks the first visuals of the meeting and could signal a potential shift or renewed momentum in India-China relations.

'Welfare of entire humanity': PM Modi explains importance of India-China ties in meeting with Xi Jinping

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China from August 31 to September 1 for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, will mark his first trip since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. The visit signals an increase in diplomatic ties with Beijing amid rising tensions with Washington over the Trump tariff war. World leaders' gathering in China for the 25th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation depicts a significant step toward building a group that could counter Western influence.&nbsp;<h3>What is the History of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?</h3>Formed in 2001 in Shanghai, SCO has emerged as one of the most influential regional groupings in the world, reflecting the changing dynamics of global power. It began with six founding members, including China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Over the years, the organisation has expanded its reach, with India and Pakistan joining in 2017, followed by Iran gaining full membership in 2023 and Belarus in 2024. Stretching across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, the SCO covers nearly half the world's population and a large share of global GDP.&nbsp;At the initial stage, SCO evolved from the Shanghai Five (China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan), a security mechanism established in 1996 to resolve border issues. Later, with the addition of Uzbekistan in 2001, the group was transformed into the SCO in Shanghai, with a broader mandate for regional security, economic, and political cooperation. The SCO Charter was signed in 2002 and entered into force on September 19, 2003, making it a permanent international organisation.Also read: <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">SCO Summit 2025: Can SCO and BRICS become a genuine counterweight to Western alliances such as NATO, G7 and EU?</a>&nbsp;Basically, the SCO was established to strengthen trust and foster co-operation among neighbouring countries, particularly in areas of security, counter-terrorism, and regional stability. The early years of the organisation were focused on combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism. However, its roles have significantly broadened after India, Pakistan, Iran and Belarus joined it.&nbsp;One of the unique aspects of the SCO is its diversity, which could bring together countries with different political systems, cultural backgrounds, and sometimes conflicting interests.

The early years of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) were focused on combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism. However, its roles have significantly widened after India, Pakistan, Iran and Belarus joined it.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China from August 31 to September 1 for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, will mark his first trip since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. The visit signals an increase in diplomatic ties with Beijing amid rising tensions with Washington over the Trump tariff war. World leaders' gathering in China for the 25th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation depicts a significant step toward building a group that could counter Western influence. What is the History of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)? Formed in 2001 in Shanghai, SCO has emerged as one of the most influential regional groupings in the world, reflecting the changing dynamics of global power. It began with six founding members, including China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Over the years, the organisation has expanded its reach, with India and Pakistan joining in 2017, followed by Iran gaining full membership in 2023 and Belarus in 2024. Stretching across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, the SCO covers nearly half the world's population and a large share of global GDP. At the initial stage, SCO evolved from the Shanghai Five (China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan), a security mechanism established in 1996 to resolve border issues. Later, with the addition of Uzbekistan in 2001, the group was transformed into the SCO in Shanghai, with a broader mandate for regional security, economic, and political cooperation. The SCO Charter was signed in 2002 and entered into force on September 19, 2003, making it a permanent international organisation. Also read: SCO Summit 2025: Can SCO and BRICS become a genuine counterweight to Western alliances such as NATO, G7 and EU? Basically, the SCO was established to strengthen trust and foster co-operation among neighbouring countries, particularly in areas of security, counter-terrorism, and regional stability. The early years of the organisation were focused on combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism. However, its roles have significantly broadened after India, Pakistan, Iran and Belarus joined it. One of the unique aspects of the SCO is its diversity, which could bring together countries with different political systems, cultural backgrounds, and sometimes conflicting interests.

The early years of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) were focused on combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism. However, its roles have significantly widened after India, Pakistan, Iran and Belarus joined it.

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