Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, which also marks 25 years of the grouping.

PM Modi’s key priorities at the summit are expected to include security, counterterrorism, connectivity and strengthening India’s engagement with the Central Asian region.

The SCO Summit brings together major regional leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. PM Modi is also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with President Putin on the sidelines of the summit.

India-Russia relations will be closely watched during the meeting, with defence, trade and energy among the key areas of cooperation. Bilateral trade has grown significantly, driven largely by India’s imports of Russian energy, while New Delhi is also seeking more balanced trade and greater exports to Russia.

PM Modi Arrives In Bishkek For SCO Summit | Putin Meet, Counterterrorism & Central Asia In Focus

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's videos and photos of meeting world leaders, especially Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping, during the now-concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), are going viral on the internet. While Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif also attended the SCO Summit, there was no exchange of smiles or handshake with PM Modi. Nor did the Indian PM have a bilateral meeting with the Pakistani counterpart. Moreover, a video of PM Modi speaking to Putin while seemingly ignoring the Pakistan PM has also surfaced. Amid all of this, another video of Sharif's awkward handshake with the Russian president is doing the rounds on the internet.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/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-1756700589722">PM Modi at SCO Summit says India ‘bearing brunt of terrorism for last four decades’</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">While other leaders showed composure, Pakistan PM Shehabaz Sharif came running to Putin to shake his hand.... pathetic attention seeking behaviour. Xi Jinping realised what Shehbaz was going to do, so he looked the other way and ignored him 😭 <a href="https://t.co/NAEeDw2oyY">pic.twitter.com/NAEeDw2oyY</a>— Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Incognito_qfs/status/1962164856800584181?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Read More | <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">Modi at SCO summit in two car rides and body language bonhomie</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-pm-modi-xi-jinping-vladimir-putin-clicked-together-in-china-1756718932660/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-pm-modi-xi-jinping-vladimir-putin-clicked-together-in-china-1756718932660/embed</a>&nbsp;This short video clip from the summit, Russian President Putin and Chinese premier Xi Jinping are seen walking side by side. Then, Pakistani PM Sharif is seen coming from behind and is seen rushing towards Putin to shake hands. While Putin turns around to shake his hand, Jinping didn't turn back to look at Sharif and kept walking. Sharif's reaction has made him a target for the social media trolls. In another video, PM Modi is seen having a conversation with Russian President Putin as they walk past Sharif. The Pakistani PM is seen glancing at them, seemingly anticipating a greeting or acknowledgement, but both leaders continue ahead without offering him any attention.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-ignored-shehbaz-sharif-at-sco-summit-netizens-troll-pak-pm-on-social-media-watch-1756702414074">PM Modi ignored Shehbaz Sharif at SCO summit? Netizens troll Pak PM on social media</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Watch: Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif looks on as PM Modi, Russian President Putin walks past him at the SCO summit <a href="https://t.co/aqIMQBuI6v">pic.twitter.com/aqIMQBuI6v</a>— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) <a href="https://twitter.com/sidhant/status/1962345522066321526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

At the SCO Summit 2025, PM Modi’s interactions with Putin and Xi went viral, while Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif faced social media trolling for an awkward handshake with Putin and being seemingly ignored by Modi. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's videos and photos of meeting world leaders, especially Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping, during the now-concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), are going viral on the internet. While Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif also attended the SCO Summit, there was no exchange of smiles or handshake with PM Modi. Nor did the Indian PM have a bilateral meeting with the Pakistani counterpart. Moreover, a video of PM Modi speaking to Putin while seemingly ignoring the Pakistan PM has also surfaced. Amid all of this, another video of Sharif's awkward handshake with the Russian president is doing the rounds on the internet. Read More | PM Modi at SCO Summit says India ‘bearing brunt of terrorism for last four decades’

At the SCO Summit 2025, PM Modi’s interactions with Putin and Xi went viral, while Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif faced social media trolling for an awkward handshake with Putin and being seemingly ignored by Modi.&nbsp;

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif rushes for handshake with Putin, gets 'ignored' by Xi Jinping at SCO Summit- WATCH

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.

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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!

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking at the SCO summit in China's Tianjin delivered a strong message against terrorism and countries harbouring such activities. He said that any support extended by "certain nations" to terror outfits should not be tolerated.&nbsp;“Terrorism and extremism are a joint challenge for humanity. No country or society can consider itself safe as long as these threats persist,” PM Modi said addressing the summit.&nbsp;Pointing towards the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in which 26 people were killed, PM Modi said that India has been a victim of terrorist attacks on a number of occasions and thanked those countries that stood by it during the difficult times.&nbsp;“India has been bearing the brunt of terrorism for the last four decades. Recently, we saw the worst side of terrorism in Pahalgam. I express my gratitude to the friendly country that stood with us in this hour of grief,” said Modi at the summit.&nbsp;Council of Heads of State back Modi&nbsp;After Modi brought up the issue of terrorism and urged cooperation from the member countries, the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) condemned the Pahalgam attack.&nbsp;"The Member States strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. They expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the dead and the wounded. They further stated that perpetrators, organisers and sponsors of such attacks must be brought to justice," read the declaration

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Tianjin Declaration of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) &quot;The Member States strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. They expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the dead and the… <a href="https://t.co/Wz6xyZDXjm">pic.twitter.com/Wz6xyZDXjm</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1962380890895745050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

PM Modi said that any support extended by certain nations to terror outfits should not be tolerated.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking at the SCO summit in China's Tianjin delivered a strong message against terrorism and countries harbouring such activities. He said that any support extended by "certain nations" to terror outfits should not be tolerated. “Terrorism and extremism are a joint challenge for humanity. No country or society can consider itself safe as long as these threats persist,” PM Modi said addressing the summit. Pointing towards the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in which 26 people were killed, PM Modi said that India has been a victim of terrorist attacks on a number of occasions and thanked those countries that stood by it during the difficult times. “India has been bearing the brunt of terrorism for the last four decades. Recently, we saw the worst side of terrorism in Pahalgam. I express my gratitude to the friendly country that stood with us in this hour of grief,” said Modi at the summit. Council of Heads of State back Modi After Modi brought up the issue of terrorism and urged cooperation from the member countries, the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) condemned the Pahalgam attack. "The Member States strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. They expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the dead and the wounded. They further stated that perpetrators, organisers and sponsors of such attacks must be brought to justice," read the declaration

PM Modi said that any support extended by "certain nations" to terror outfits should not be tolerated.

SCO summit: PM Modi slams 'certain nations' backing terrorism as Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif watches on

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday (Sep 1) urged member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to "make the pie of cooperation bigger" and strengthen solidarity amid global challenges. Addressing the summit in Tianjin, Xi said the SCO has grown into the world's largest regional organisation, with 26 participating countries, cooperation in over 50 fields, and a combined economic output of nearly USD 30 trillion. Its international influence, he noted, was "increasing day by day.""Looking back, we have weathered storms on our journey, and emerged stronger because we have adhered to the Shanghai spirit," Xi said. "Looking ahead, we should carry forward the Shanghai spirit in a world fraught with challenges and changes," he added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/live-updates/world/pm-modi-china-visit-sco-summit-2025-tianjin-xi-jinping-putin-india-china-relations-russia-us-tariffs-bilateral-talks-trade-crude-oil-1756687315958">SCO Summit 2025 Day 2: Xi Jinping pushes for unity in Tianjin, warns of global challenges ahead</a><h2>SCO members must seek 'common ground'</h2>Calling on members to seek common ground while setting aside differences, Xi said, "SCO member states are all friends and partners. We should respect our differences, maintain strategic communication, build up consensus and strengthen solidarity and collaboration," he said.Xi added that "We should make the pie of cooperation bigger," and said that expanding cooperation would allow member nations to "fully utilise the endowment of every country". He said this would help member states "fulfill our responsibility for peace, stability, development and prosperity in the region".

Chinese President Xi Jinping, addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, has called on member states to "make the pie of cooperation bigger" and strengthen solidarity.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday (Sep 1) urged member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to "make the pie of cooperation bigger" and strengthen solidarity amid global challenges. Addressing the summit in Tianjin, Xi said the SCO has grown into the world's largest regional organisation, with 26 participating countries, cooperation in over 50 fields, and a combined economic output of nearly USD 30 trillion. Its international influence, he noted, was "increasing day by day." "Looking back, we have weathered storms on our journey, and emerged stronger because we have adhered to the Shanghai spirit," Xi said. "Looking ahead, we should carry forward the Shanghai spirit in a world fraught with challenges and changes," he added. Also read | SCO Summit 2025 Day 2: Xi Jinping pushes for unity in Tianjin, warns of global challenges ahead SCO members must seek 'common ground' Calling on members to seek common ground while setting aside differences, Xi said, "SCO member states are all friends and partners. We should respect our differences, maintain strategic communication, build up consensus and strengthen solidarity and collaboration," he said. Xi added that "We should make the pie of cooperation bigger," and said that expanding cooperation would allow member nations to "fully utilise the endowment of every country". He said this would help member states "fulfill our responsibility for peace, stability, development and prosperity in the region".

Chinese President Xi Jinping, addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, has called on member states to "make the pie of cooperation bigger" and strengthen solidarity.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been provided with the symbolic "Made in China" Hongqi car by the Chinese government for use during his two-day stay for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, reported India Today. The car is President Xi Jinping’s preferred mode of transport.&nbsp;The Hongqi L5 car was used by Xi when he visited PM Modi in Mahabalipuram in 2019.&nbsp;Hongqi, a symbol of "Made in China," was first manufactured in 1958 by the state-owned First Automotive Works (FAW) for the elite of the Communist Party of China (CPC).&nbsp;Modi-XI Meeting&nbsp;Earlier today Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the SCO Summit from August 31 to September 1.&nbsp;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.’&nbsp;Modi is also expected to have a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a few Central Asian leaders on the sidelines of the Summit.&nbsp;The SCO is a group of 10-member countries that include India, China, Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.&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 (Cancelled visit due to unrest in country)</li><li>Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim</li><li>Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif</li><li>Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu &nbsp;</li></ul>

Modi is also expected to have a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a few Central Asian leaders on the sidelines of the Summit.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been provided with the symbolic "Made in China" Hongqi car by the Chinese government for use during his two-day stay for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, reported India Today. The car is President Xi Jinping’s preferred mode of transport. The Hongqi L5 car was used by Xi when he visited PM Modi in Mahabalipuram in 2019. Hongqi, a symbol of "Made in China," was first manufactured in 1958 by the state-owned First Automotive Works (FAW) for the elite of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Modi-XI Meeting Earlier today Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the SCO Summit from August 31 to September 1. 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.’ Modi is also expected to have a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a few Central Asian leaders on the sidelines of the Summit. The SCO is a group of 10-member countries that include India, China, Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. List of world leaders attending the SCO summit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Russian President Vladimir Putin Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto (Cancelled visit due to unrest in country) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu

Modi is also expected to have a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a few Central Asian leaders on the sidelines of the Summit.

Xi-Modi bonhomie on display at SCO as Chinese President's preferred car Hongqi given to Indian PM Modi for commute in Tianjin: Report

Ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China's Tianjin on Aug 31, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the Russia-China ties and highlighted that both countries will work unitedly to strengthen the BRICS grouping. Putin's remark came amid US President Donald Trump's tariff threat against the grouping. The Russian president also slammed "discriminatory sanctions" that hinder socioeconomic development. He also praised China's role in the G20.&nbsp;In an interview with Xinhua News Agency, Putin said, "We stand united in strengthening BRICS' ability to address pressing global challenges, share similar views on regional and international security, and take a common stand against discriminatory sanctions that hinder the socioeconomic development of our members and the world at large." He also said that China and Russia are working closely within BRICS to expand its role as a key pillar of global architecture. He said that the grouping is working to expand economic opportunities for member states. Highlighting that there should be equal access for all nations in forums like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, the Russian president batted for reforming the "financial system" based on "true equity." Without naming the United States, he called the use of financial tools a form of “neo-colonialism.”&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-new-world-order-in-defiance-of-the-west-putin-xi-kim-will-be-in-photograph-when-they-attend-chinese-military-parade-together-1756364439983">A 'New world order' in defiance of the West? Putin, Xi, Kim will be in single photograph when they attend Chinese military parade together</a>&nbsp;"It is essential to end the use of finance as an instrument of neo-colonialism, which runs counter to the interests of the Global Majority. On the contrary, we seek progress for the benefit of all humanity," Putin was quoted by Xinhua. Calling Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Russia in May a "resounding success," Putin said that it had "deep symbolic significance to the further development of Russian-Chinese relations." He also said that he will visit China on the invitation of Xi Jinping. “We reaffirmed the strategic choice of our peoples in favor of strengthening the traditions of good-neighborliness, friendship, and long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation.”&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-s-xi-jinping-hails-most-stable-ties-with-russia-ahead-of-putin-visit-1756207967263">China’s Xi Jinping hails ‘most stable’ ties with Russia ahead of Putin visit</a>&nbsp;Days ahead of the Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that his country's ties with Russia are the "most stable, mature and strategically significant" among major world powers. He also said that both countries should 'work together to safeguard the security and development interests.' He also said that Russia and China can unite the Global South and prove to be true multilateralists and a fair international order. In a phone call, Xi told Putin that China was happy to see the improving relations between Moscow and Washington, referring to the Alaska meeting between Putin and US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-gonna-bomb-s-t-out-of-moscow-beijing-trump-told-putin-xi-jinping-bombshell-audio-reveals-1752045561641">'Gonna bomb s**t out of Moscow, Beijing': Trump told Putin, Xi Jinping - Bombshell audio REVEALS</a>

Ahead of the SCO Summit, Russia's President Vladimir Putin praised Russia-China ties and urged unity to strengthen BRICS. He slammed the sanctions as "neo-colonialism" and called for a fair financial system.

Ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China's Tianjin on Aug 31, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the Russia-China ties and highlighted that both countries will work unitedly to strengthen the BRICS grouping. Putin's remark came amid US President Donald Trump's tariff threat against the grouping. The Russian president also slammed "discriminatory sanctions" that hinder socioeconomic development. He also praised China's role in the G20. In an interview with Xinhua News Agency, Putin said, "We stand united in strengthening BRICS' ability to address pressing global challenges, share similar views on regional and international security, and take a common stand against discriminatory sanctions that hinder the socioeconomic development of our members and the world at large." He also said that China and Russia are working closely within BRICS to expand its role as a key pillar of global architecture. He said that the grouping is working to expand economic opportunities for member states. Highlighting that there should be equal access for all nations in forums like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, the Russian president batted for reforming the "financial system" based on "true equity." Without naming the United States, he called the use of financial tools a form of “neo-colonialism.” Read More | A 'New world order' in defiance of the West? Putin, Xi, Kim will be in single photograph when they attend Chinese military parade together "It is essential to end the use of finance as an instrument of neo-colonialism, which runs counter to the interests of the Global Majority. On the contrary, we seek progress for the benefit of all humanity," Putin was quoted by Xinhua. Calling Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Russia in May a "resounding success," Putin said that it had "deep symbolic significance to the further development of Russian-Chinese relations." He also said that he will visit China on the invitation of Xi Jinping. “We reaffirmed the strategic choice of our peoples in favor of strengthening the traditions of good-neighborliness, friendship, and long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation.” Read More | China’s Xi Jinping hails ‘most stable’ ties with Russia ahead of Putin visit Days ahead of the Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that his country's ties with Russia are the "most stable, mature and strategically significant" among major world powers. He also said that both countries should 'work together to safeguard the security and development interests.' He also said that Russia and China can unite the Global South and prove to be true multilateralists and a fair international order. In a phone call, Xi told Putin that China was happy to see the improving relations between Moscow and Washington, referring to the Alaska meeting between Putin and US President Donald Trump. Read More |'Gonna bomb s**t out of Moscow, Beijing': Trump told Putin, Xi Jinping - Bombshell audio REVEALS

Ahead of the SCO Summit, Russia's President Vladimir Putin praised Russia-China ties and urged unity to strengthen BRICS. He slammed the sanctions as "neo-colonialism" and called for a fair financial system.

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