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India cautions SCO against misuse of export measures
India cautioned against weaponizing export measures at the SCO trade ministers' meeting, emphasizing the need for fair trade practices and a functional WTO. India highlighted diversifying supply chains, addressing trade imbalances, and ensuring climate measures don't discriminate. The nation also proposed SCO workstreams for the digital economy and spotlighted the AVGC sector's potential.
India reaffirms commitment to WTO-centred, fair trade system at SCO Trade Ministers' Meeting
India stressed the scope to leverage the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) collective strengths for shared prosperity at the SCO Trade Ministers' Meeting held in Vladivostok and highlighted the need for export diversification, reducing dependency, and building resilient supply chains, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement Sunday.
We've lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China, says Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that the United States had seemingly “lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China,” wishing the three nations well. This comment came after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
'It's not a secret': Russian President Vladimir Putin reveals the discussion with PM Modi in his limo
President Vladimir Putin disclosed to Russian media the topics discussed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their limousine ride at the SCO summit in Tianjin. Putin revealed he informed Modi about the Alaska negotiations. This conversation occurred amidst strained India-US trade relations, with Washington imposing tariffs on New Delhi due to continued Russian crude oil purchases.
After BRICS, SCO's turn to set up bank
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is set to establish a development bank to bolster social development among member nations, signaling a move to lessen dependence on the U.S.-dominated global financial system. This decision follows a decade of discussions and aims to enhance regional efficiency.
The Tianjin declaration: Signals from a multipolar world
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin aimed to reshape global order. Xi Jinping proposed a new vision challenging U.S. dominance. India, China, and Russia signaled alignment. India emphasized 'One Earth, One Family, One Future' and demanded action against terrorism. The summit addressed digital governance, energy cooperation, and financial self-reliance.
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AI at SCO: Member nations agree to deepen cooperation, India talks equal rights
The Tianjin Declaration advocated for the implementation of an AI adoption roadmap, agreed upon at an SCO meeting at Chengdu in June. Member nations have moved forward to create multiple independent centres for AI development across the region.
Modi meets Xi in Tianjin: Handshakes, hard lines and hidden messages
Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping met in Tianjin to discuss border issues and cross-border terrorism. Modi emphasized the importance of peace along the Line of Actual Control. Both nations agreed to work towards border demarcation. The SCO declaration condemned the Pahalgam terror attack. India maintains its right to build relations with Taiwan. New Delhi signals strategic autonomy to Washington.
'Perpetrators must be brought to justice': SCO declaration condemns Pahalgam terror attack in Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's presence
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir through the Tianjin Declaration, expressing condolences to victims’ families. They stressed that not just perpetrators, but also organisers and sponsors of terrorism, must be brought to justice, echoing India’s charge against Pakistan.
PM Modi calls out ‘certain nations’ for supporting terror, with Pakistan PM Shebaz Sharif present, says ‘double standards won’t do’
SCO Summit: At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called out countries that openly support terrorism, warning that “double standards” will not be accepted. Speaking in the presence of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Modi referred to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people in April as a challenge to humanity itself. He urged SCO members to unite against terrorism and outlined India’s approach to the group, centred on three pillars: security, connectivity and opportunity.
China announces plans for SCO Development Bank; says to launch process soon
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has decided to establish a Development Bank to bolster regional economic cooperation, as announced by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This initiative, highlighted in the Tianjin Declaration, aims to fund infrastructure and development projects across the bloc. The declaration also unveiled the expansion of the SCO's membership and diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Armenia.
Xi Jinping says SCO's international appeal growing, calls for accelerating creation of development bank
President Xi Jinping has called on Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) members to expedite the creation of a development bank, highlighting the bloc's growing influence. He also proposed a Global Governance Initiative (GGI) and pledged financial support through livelihood projects, loans, and scholarships.
"India has become star power": Former MoS MJ Akbar on SCO Summit
MJ Akbar lauded India's rising global influence, citing its firm stance against US tariffs and PM Modi's meetings with Chinese and Russian leaders at the SCO summit. He emphasized India's role in shaping an Asian-led world order, with potential shifts in global power dynamics. PM Modi's focus on connectivity, counter-terrorism, and expanding SCO's scope further solidifies India's position.
Always a delight: PM Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin share a warm hug during SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared a warm hug at the SCO Summit in Tianjin, China. On Sunday, Modi held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and affirmed positive progress in India-China relations since their last meeting. They emphasised that differences should not turn into disputes. Modi stressed the importance of peace in border areas for continued bilateral development.
SCO Summit: PM Modi sees SCO as Security, Connectivity, & Opportunity, says India can't accept double standards in terrorism
Outlining India’s vision for the grouping, Modi said New Delhi’s engagement was guided by three key principles. “India's perspective and diplomacy on SCO are based on three principles: Security-connectivity and opportunity,” he told fellow leaders. He said the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which brings together nations across Eurasia, should be a platform for building confidence, advancing economic ties and securing peace at a time of global turbulence.
Russia-India-China troika takes centre stage as PM Modi meets Putin, Xi Jinping at SCO Summit
The Russia-India-China troika regained prominence at the SCO Summit on Monday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping sharing smiles in a moment closely observed on video.
In China, SCO member states formally adopt India's vision of "One Earth, One Family, One Future"
The declaration unveiled “a common vision of the idea of creating a community of shared future for mankind” and encouraged dialogue around India’s G20 slogan, “One Earth. One Family. One Future.” SCO Member states called on the wider international community to join the SCO’s Initiative “On Global Unity for a Just World, Harmony and Development.” The leaders reaffirmed that cooperation must be based on mutual respect, equality, justice and “mutually beneficial cooperation.”
Terror financing, Ukraine & global bullies: What troika of Modi, Putin & Xi said at SCO summit
Prime Minister Modi put terrorism at the centre of his speech, with the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam as a testament to its brutality and calling out “double standards” in the global fight against extremism. Xi Jinping, hosting the summit, used the platform to rail against “bullying behaviour” in international politics - a clear, if veiled, jab at the United States. Putin, meanwhile, framed his intervention around Ukraine, citing U.S.-Russia understandings from the recent Alaska Summit.
Reform, Perform, Transform: PM Modi unveils India's new mantra at SCO
At the SCO summit in Tianjin, PM Modi outlined India's 'Reform, Perform, Transform' mantra, inviting member states to join India's development. He emphasized security, connectivity, and opportunity as SCO pillars, highlighting terrorism's threat after the Pahalgam attack.
Did PM Modi take a jibe at China's Belt and Road Initiative with his 'connectivity' remark at SCO Summit?
Addressing the SCO summit, PM Modi emphasized that connectivity projects must respect sovereignty and territorial integrity, as outlined in the SCO Charter. He asserted that bypassing these principles erodes trust and undermines the purpose of connectivity. India champions strong connectivity for trade, trust, and development, exemplified by its work on Chabahar and the International North-South Economic Corridor.
'Conversations with him are always insightful': PM Modi and Putin travel in same car after SCO Summit in Tianjin for bilateral talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared a car ride in Tianjin after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, highlighting their personal bond at a time of global trade friction. Modi later described his conversation with Putin as “always insightful” in a post on X. Earlier, Modi also met with Chinese President Xi Jinping alongside Putin, where the three exchanged greetings and brief embraces, marking a rare moment of warmth among the leaders of India, Russia and China.
SCO Summit: China's Xi Jinping slams 'bullying' behaviour in world order, pledges funds and projects to boost SCO
President Xi Jinping, at the SCO summit in Tianjin with leaders like Putin and Modi, condemned "bullying behaviour" in global affairs and advocated for fairness. He emphasized the SCO's role as a model for international relations, opposing external interference.
‘Begani Shaadi mein Abdullah Deewana’: Watch Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif caught staring as PM Modi and Putin walk past him at SCO
A video clip from the SCO summit in Beijing went viral, capturing Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif watching as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin walked past him. The summit also featured bilateral talks between Modi and Xi Jinping, signaling stable ties and emphasizing cooperation.
Tianjin SCO summit kicks off with a massive banquet hosted by Xi Jinping
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit has commenced in Tianjin. Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a banquet attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This year's summit is the largest with many foreign leaders and heads of international organizations participating. Key documents, including the SCO's development strategy, are expected to be adopted.
SCO contributes to shaping fairer, multipolar world order: Russian President Putin
President Putin highlighted the SCO's role in fostering a multipolar world order based on equality and mutual respect, ahead of the 25th SCO Summit in China. He anticipates the summit will enhance the SCO's ability to address global challenges and strengthen solidarity among members.
Tianjin: SCO to map course towards strong amity, greater regional security
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 in Tianjin, China, aims to bolster unity and multilateralism among member states. Over 20 foreign leaders will address security challenges, enhance financial mechanisms, and strengthen collaboration. China seeks to build upon the Shanghai Spirit, fostering security, growth, and high-quality development within the SCO framework, ultimately contributing to a shared future for humanity.
Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Tianjin for SCO summit hosted by China's Xi Jinping
President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, hosted by Xi Jinping, with numerous world leaders attending. The summit, preceding a military parade in Beijing, aims to bolster the SCO's influence and promote a multipolar world order.
'Almost cried... I love Modi, I love India,' says Chinese woman after PM's red carpet welcome ahead of SCO summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome in Tianjin, China, ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marked by cultural performances and enthusiastic greetings from the Indian community. An emotional Chinese woman married to an Indian expressed her joy upon meeting Modi.
What does PM Modi's attendance at the SCO summit in Tianjin mean for India's geopolitical strategy?
Narendra Modi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin. This marks his first China visit in seven years amid geopolitical shifts. India aims for a proactive role, proposing regional projects in energy and connectivity. A bilateral meeting with Xi Jinping is possible. The summit will address SCO's development strategy. Discussions may cover the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
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