Modi, Xi and Putin meet at SCO summit in Bishkek
The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit opened in Bishkek on August 31 and runs through September 1, bringing together leaders including Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, Chinese president Xi Jinping and Russian president Vladimir Putin. Discussions are expected on regional security, terrorism, transnational threats, trade, energy, transport connectivity and digital cooperation, with the Ukraine war and West Asia conflict likely to feature. Modi arrived after a Uzbekistan visit and is due to hold bilateral talks on the sidelines. The SCO marks 25 years and now includes 10 members, 15 partners and observers, making it a significant platform for regional diplomacy.
Major powers meet at SCO to address regional security and cooperation
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The SCO marks its 25th year with a leaders summit in Bishkek. The group grew since 2001 and now has 10 members. Leaders may hold bilateral talks and discuss security and regional conflicts next.
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