SCO SUMMIT
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.
Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif trolled for weird gestures during meet with Putin. Watch video
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO summit. Sharif thanked Putin for Russia's support. He also acknowledged Russia's ties with India. Social media users mocked Sharif's hand gestures during the meeting. They also criticized his attire. An earlier video showed Sharif awkwardly standing as Modi and Putin walked past him.
India-China relations moving towards normalcy: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India-China relations are gradually normalizing as border issues are resolved. Modi and Xi agreed to pursue a mutually acceptable solution to the border dispute and expand trade ties at the SCO summit. Current FDI policies require government approval for investments from countries sharing land borders, including China, under Press Note 3.
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-Putin-Xi huddle for informal Tianjin RIC meet
Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin, and Xi Jinping met in Tianjin. The meeting occurred before the SCO summit. The leaders displayed Eurasian camaraderie. Modi greeted Putin and Xi warmly. They discussed matters with an interpreter. This informal meeting signals a potential revival of the RIC trilateral dialogue. India's strategic autonomy is reaffirmed by these developments.
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Modi’s China trip isn’t the Great Thaw with China it’s being made out to be — it’s realgeopolitik
Amidst a shifting global order influenced by Trump's policies, India navigates its relationship with China through the SCO summit. Despite talks of a 'reset,' underlying tensions persist, evident in unresolved issues of mutual trust and China's continued support for Pakistan.
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.
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.
Putin blames West for Ukraine conflict at SCO summit
Vladimir Putin addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, pinpointing the West's persistent efforts to integrate Ukraine into NATO as a primary catalyst for the ongoing conflict. He also highlighted the 2014 coup in Kiev, allegedly instigated by the West, as a significant factor contributing to the crisis. Putin emphasized that NATO expansion poses a direct threat to Russia's security.
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.
PM Modi to hold bilateral meet with Vladimir Putin, will also address plenary session of SCO summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin before holding a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Modi has already met Chinese President Xi Jinping, where both leaders reaffirmed that India and China are “development partners, not rivals”. Talks covered border stability, trade, and cultural exchanges. Modi also invited Xi to the 2026 BRICS summit in India. His meeting with Putin comes as India balances US tariffs, energy security, and a growing trade partnership with Moscow.
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.
Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit challenges the US but its reach is murky
Leaders from Russia, India, and eight other nations are convening in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, signaling a potential challenge to U.S. influence on trade and regional conflicts. The expanded SCO, now with ten members, aims to enhance regional cooperation, though its specific goals remain somewhat undefined.
Tianjin: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Myanmar acting President Gen Min Aung Hlaing on SCO sidelines
Prime Minister Modi engaged in bilateral talks with Myanmar's Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and Chinese leader Cai Qi in Tianjin, emphasizing peace along the India-China border for continued development. Both India and China affirmed their partnership, aiming for a mutually acceptable resolution to boundary issues.
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.
'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.
After a gap of 7 years, PM Modi lands in China; all eyes on his talks with President Xi on Sunday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in China for the SCO summit amidst shifting global dynamics, marked by trade tensions between the US and other nations. His meeting with President Xi Jinping gains significance as they address economic ties and strive to normalize relations strained by the Ladakh border issue.
Humanoid AI robot Xiao He to assist media personnel at SCO Summit
This year's summit, scheduled for August 31 to September 1, promises to be a showcase of innovation and technology. A humanoid robot, Xiao He, has been positioned to provide multilingual support, answering queries and assisting journalists in multiple languages.
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.
PM Modi, Chinese President Xi likely to meet twice on SCO summit sidelines to firm up ties
Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping are likely to meet in Tianjin during the SCO summit. They will discuss strengthening ties amid global trade issues. Modi may also meet Vladimir Putin. This summit is important due to India-US relations. The Modi-Xi meeting could shape future relations. Both nations face challenges from US tariffs.
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