Jaishankar in Kazakhstan for SCO Summit, holds talks with counterpart before meet
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Jaishankar in Kazakhstan for SCO Summit, holds talks with counterpart before meet

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Kazakhstan for the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and met his Kazakh counterpart Murat Nurtleu in Astana on Tuesday, ahead of the two-day meeting. Jaishankar will represent India at the SCO Summit on July 3 and 4, which is expected to focus on the regional security situation and ways to boost connectivity and trade. The SCO, comprising India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, is an influential economic and security bloc that has emerged as one of the largest transregional international organisations. The situation in Afghanistan, the Ukraine conflict and boosting overall security cooperation among the SCO member countries are expected to figure in the summit.

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Small Signs of an India-Pakistan Thaw Emerge at Islamabad SCO Summit
4 months, 1 week ago

Small Signs of an India-Pakistan Thaw Emerge at Islamabad SCO Summit

The Diplomat  

The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization Heads of Government Summit hosted by Pakistan on October 15-16 held significant stakes for Islamabad. In the lead-up to the summit, Islamabad experienced unrest as supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party marched on the capital demanding the release of their leader, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, from prison. Furthermore, the arrival of a significant Russian …

India's Jaishankar Lands in Islamabad for SCO Summit
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Jaishankar Lands in Islamabad for SCO Summit

Live Mint  

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has landed in Islamabad to attend the SCO summit. This is the first high-level visit by an Indian Minister to Pakistan in about nine years. Jaishankar's visit comes as ties between the two neighbours remain frosty over the Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. He is expected to attend a banquet reception …

India, Pak have ‘real opportunity’ to break ice at SCO summit: Hurriyat chairman
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India, Pak have ‘real opportunity’ to break ice at SCO summit: Hurriyat chairman

Hindustan Times  

Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday said both India and Pakistan have a “real opportunity” at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit to break the ice and engage constructively In a post on “X”, the chief cleric of city’s grand mosque Jamia Masjid said he hopes that both India and Pakistan initiate dialogue on sidelines of the summit. In …

No second guessing: Why SCO remains important for India
6 months, 3 weeks ago

No second guessing: Why SCO remains important for India

Firstpost  

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation provides a vital platform for India to engage with Central Asian states, Russia, Iran, the Gulf, and fellow South Asian states, while India acts as a voice of moderation in SCO, otherwise dubbed a ‘Dictators Club’ by certain quarters India regards Central Asia as its extended neighbourhood, and the SCO accords priority to enhancing engagement with …

Pakistan formally invites PM Narendra Modi to attend SCO meeting in Islamabad
7 months ago

Pakistan formally invites PM Narendra Modi to attend SCO meeting in Islamabad

Live Mint  

Pakistan issued a formal invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday for the upcoming SCO meeting in Istanbul. An invitation has also been sent to the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch told the weekly press briefing. PM Modi had missed the last SCO meeting hosted in July by Kazakhstan in light of …

Will PM Modi go to Pakistan? Islamabad extends invite to SCO meeting amid strained ties
7 months ago

Will PM Modi go to Pakistan? Islamabad extends invite to SCO meeting amid strained ties

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan has officially extended an invite to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting scheduled in Islamabad in October, according to the Foreign Office spokesperson on Thursday. When asked about ties with India, Baloch said, “Pakistan does not have direct bilateral trade with India.” India-Pakistan tensions Islamabad and New Delhi have a long history of strained …

Pakistan invites PM Narendra Modi to attend SCO meeting in Islamabad in October
7 months ago

Pakistan invites PM Narendra Modi to attend SCO meeting in Islamabad in October

New Indian Express  

AUGUST: Pakistan on Thursday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Council of Heads of Government meeting to be held here in October. Pakistan holds the rotating chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of Government and in that capacity, will be hosting the two-day in-person SCO Heads of Governments Meeting in October. An invitation …

SCO's growing appeal exemplifies new type of spirited multilateral ties
8 months, 3 weeks ago

SCO's growing appeal exemplifies new type of spirited multilateral ties

China Daily  

In summarizing President Xi Jinping's trip to Central Asia last week, including attendance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in the Kazakh capital of Astana, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the visit has amplified the Shanghai Spirit, deepened traditional friendships and opened a new vision for building a community with a shared future. Unlike the NATO summit to be held …

SCO's growing appeal exemplifies new type of spirited multilateral ties
8 months, 3 weeks ago

SCO's growing appeal exemplifies new type of spirited multilateral ties

China Daily  

In summarizing President Xi Jinping's trip to Central Asia last week, including attendance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in the Kazakh capital of Astana, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the visit has amplified the Shanghai Spirit, deepened traditional friendships and opened a new vision for building a community with a shared future. Unlike the NATO summit to be held …

SCO Summit: What's in it for India to expand country's global influence? EXPLAINED
8 months, 3 weeks ago

SCO Summit: What's in it for India to expand country's global influence? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2024 was held in Kazakhstan’s Astana on July 3 and 4, which was represented by Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar-led delegation. Importance of SCO for India One of the primary reasons India became a part of the grouping of the countries formed after the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, among others, was Russia’s …

Mint Primer | SCO Summit: What’s in it for New Delhi?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mint Primer | SCO Summit: What’s in it for New Delhi?

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has skipped the 2024 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit meet in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. “The permanent membership of the SCO will offer India with some unique opportunities to get constructively engaged with Eurasia," says a 2017 government note. New Delhi had plans for a gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to India via Pakistan and Afghanistan but …

SCO Summit 2024: Respect for LAC key, India reminds China
8 months, 3 weeks ago

SCO Summit 2024: Respect for LAC key, India reminds China

Hindustan Times  

India and China should redouble efforts for “complete disengagement” of troops and restoring peace and tranquillity on the Line of Actual Control as part of efforts to normalise ties, external affairs minister S Jaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday. At a meeting with Wang on the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in the Kazakhstan capital …

At SCO Summit, PM Modi’s speech takes a veiled swipe at China, Pakistan
8 months, 3 weeks ago

At SCO Summit, PM Modi’s speech takes a veiled swipe at China, Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation should address issues such as respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity and non-discriminatory trade rights in the context of connectivity projects, India said on Thursday in a thinly veiled swipe at China. External affairs minister S Jaishankar delivering India's statement at the Summit of SCO Council of Heads of States on behalf of PM …

'Redouble Efforts To Resolve Border Issues': Jaishankar After Meet With Chinese Counterpart At SCO Summit
8 months, 4 weeks ago

'Redouble Efforts To Resolve Border Issues': Jaishankar After Meet With Chinese Counterpart At SCO Summit

News 18  

India and China held a discussion on issues along the Line of Actual Control and agreed to redouble efforts to restore border peace. The meeting was between by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Heads of State summit in Astana on Thursday. The two leaders exchanged views …

SCO Summit: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's schooling on terrorism backfires after India's Jaishankar steps in
8 months, 4 weeks ago

SCO Summit: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's schooling on terrorism backfires after India's Jaishankar steps in

India TV News  

Astana: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday raised the issue of terrorism as a major concern for member states at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and called for “meaningful” engagement with the Afghan Taliban government. Sharif also said the Afghan Taliban must also “take concrete measures” to ensure its soil is not used for terrorism against any other state. Shehbaz …

How SCO can overcome its internal divisions and fulfil its role in maintaining regional stability
8 months, 4 weeks ago

How SCO can overcome its internal divisions and fulfil its role in maintaining regional stability

Firstpost  

As the SCO expands its agenda and welcomes new members, deep-seated contradictions threaten its efficacy. This year’s summit unfolds amidst heightened global disruptions, aiming to address a range of critical issues, from rising security tensions and mounting protectionism to intensifying competition in high-tech space. Under India’s presidency last year, the theme was aptly advanced and crafted by PM Modi as …

At SCO Summit, Jaishankar meets UN chief and Belarusian, Tajikistan, Uzbek counterparts in Kazakhstan
8 months, 4 weeks ago

At SCO Summit, Jaishankar meets UN chief and Belarusian, Tajikistan, Uzbek counterparts in Kazakhstan

India TV News  

Astana : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met UN chief Antonio Guterres and discussed global hotspots and their larger implications apart from the reform of the UNSC. Jaishankar, who is here to represent India at the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and carrying out various bilateral meetings on the sidelines, also met his Belarusian and Tajikistan …

Is India undermining the SCO?
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Is India undermining the SCO?

Hindustan Times  

The 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is set to start today in Astana, Kazakhstan. To ensure that the SCO's focus is not diverted, it is crucial for New Delhi to become proactive in its engagement with the organisation and effectively counterbalance China and Pakistan. India's proactive engagement within the SCO is …

Leaders of Russia and China to meet in Central Asian summit in a show of deepening cooperation
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Leaders of Russia and China to meet in Central Asian summit in a show of deepening cooperation

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was established in 2001 by …

Jaishankar raises 'strong concern' over Indian nationals in Russia's 'war zone' ahead of SCO meet
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Jaishankar raises 'strong concern' over Indian nationals in Russia's 'war zone' ahead of SCO meet

India TV News  

Astana: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has arrived in Kazakhstan to lead the Indian delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit that will be held on July 4. It is pertinent to note that the Ministry of External Affairs in June said two Indian nationals who had been recruited by the Russian Army were killed in the ongoing conflict between …

SCO Summit: Pakistan PM Sharif's awkward moment with Putin, calls him expanding 'barter trade' I Viral video
8 months, 4 weeks ago

SCO Summit: Pakistan PM Sharif's awkward moment with Putin, calls him expanding 'barter trade' I Viral video

India TV News  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin have a history of awkward moments at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit. VIDEO: Shehbaz Sharif's awkward moment with Putin The Pakistani PM joyfully interrupted a photo opportunity with Putin to greet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Shehbaz Sharif calls for "barter system" Interestingly, this was not the only case of …

EAM Jaishankar Meets Kazakhstan's Deputy PM Ahead Of SCO Summit, Discusses Expanding Strategic Partnership
8 months, 4 weeks ago

EAM Jaishankar Meets Kazakhstan's Deputy PM Ahead Of SCO Summit, Discusses Expanding Strategic Partnership

ABP News  

Astana, Jul 2 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu here and discussed expanding Strategic Partnership and India's increasing engagement with Central Asia in various formats. Jaishankar, who arrived here earlier in the day to represent India at the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation on July 4 as Prime Minister …

Jaishankar to represent India in place of Modi at SCO summit in Kazakhstan
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Jaishankar to represent India in place of Modi at SCO summit in Kazakhstan

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reached Astana in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, to lead the Indian delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of State in place of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 3 and 4, the Ministry of External Affairs has said. In a social media post, he said that he had “discussed our expanding strategic partnership …

Jaishankar to lead Indian delegation to SCO Summit
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Jaishankar to lead Indian delegation to SCO Summit

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit which is expected to frame a path for multilateral cooperation and discuss regional issues such as the situation in Afghanistan. The external affairs ministry formally announced on Tuesday that Jaishankar will the Indian side in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to …

China's Xi Jinping will attend SCO summit in Kazakhstan, confirms Foreign Ministry, PM Modi to skip event
9 months ago

China's Xi Jinping will attend SCO summit in Kazakhstan, confirms Foreign Ministry, PM Modi to skip event

India TV News  

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit and pay state visits to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan from July 2-6. Generally, the Indian prime minister participates in the SCO summit, providing an opportunity for Indian and Chinese leaders on the sidelines of the heads of the state meeting of the eight-member bloc. Relations between …

S Jaishankar To Attend SCO Summit in Kazakhstan Instead of PM Modi
9 months ago

S Jaishankar To Attend SCO Summit in Kazakhstan Instead of PM Modi

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Astana next week as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to skip it. It is learnt that Modi decided to skip the SCO summit in view of his planned two-nation trip to Russia and Austria. “The Indian delegation at the SCO summit …

PM Modi to skip SCO summit; EAM Jaishankar will represent India
9 months ago

PM Modi to skip SCO summit; EAM Jaishankar will represent India

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Astana next week as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to skip it. It is learnt that Mr. Modi decided to skip the SCO summit in view of his planned two-nation trip to Russia and Austria. "The Indian delegation at the SCO …

PM Modi drops out, Jaishankar to lead Indian team at SCO Summit in Kazakhstan
9 months ago

PM Modi drops out, Jaishankar to lead Indian team at SCO Summit in Kazakhstan

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Kazakhstan next month following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to skip the meeting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to external affairs minister S Jaishankar at Rashtrapati Bhawan on December 5, 2023 The Indian side had earlier confirmed PM Modi’s visit to …

PM Modi likely to miss SCO Summit, plans Moscow visit for India-Russia talks
9 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi likely to miss SCO Summit, plans Moscow visit for India-Russia talks

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: While Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to participate in the SCO Summit slated for July 3rd and 4th in Astana, Kazakhstan, emerging reports from Russia suggest that he is inclined to visit Moscow around July 8th for an India-Russia Summit. "PM Modi's decision to skip the SCO Summit is strategic, as India considers Russia an ally. While …

Senior Indian diplomat Ravi participates in SCO meeting in Kazakhstan
10 months, 1 week ago

Senior Indian diplomat Ravi participates in SCO meeting in Kazakhstan

The Hindu  

Senior Indian diplomat Dammu Ravi on May 21 participated in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states in Astana in the Kazakh capital which discussed preparations for the upcoming Summit of the SCO Council of Heads of State. Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs Mr. Dammu Ravi participated in the meeting …

EAM Jaishankar Arrives In Kyrgyzstan Bishkek To Attend SCO Heads Of Government Meeting On Behalf Of PM Modi
1 year, 5 months ago

EAM Jaishankar Arrives In Kyrgyzstan Bishkek To Attend SCO Heads Of Government Meeting On Behalf Of PM Modi

ABP News  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on a two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan, engaged in discussions with President Sadyr Zhaparov to explore opportunities for bolstering bilateral collaboration across the banking, defense, and energy domains. Биз банк, энергетика, саламаттыкты сактоо жана фармацевтика, коргонуу, айыл чарба жана инвестиция тармагында кызматташууну талкууладык.… https://t.co/4qpeHhU2wm — Dr. S. Jaishankar October 25, 2023 Earlier in a tweet, Jaishankar …

Skand Tayal | SCO is at the crossroads: Will it remain relevant?
1 year, 7 months ago

Skand Tayal | SCO is at the crossroads: Will it remain relevant?

Deccan Chronicle  

The 22nd summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation virtually hosted by India on July 4 has raised many questions on the continued relevance, focus and priorities of the 22-year-old grouping. In his statement at the Delhi summit, the thoughtful Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said that the SCO must remain “nonaligned”. In a similar vein, the incoming chairman of SCO, Kazakh …

Missed opportunity for India? - The Hindu
1 year, 8 months ago

Missed opportunity for India? - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Last year, WorldView came to you from Samarkand- and a grand summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO there with Putin, Xi, Sharif, Central Asian Leaders and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The timing of the SCO summit- in between Mr. Modi’s visit to Washington in June and to Paris next week- also led to some discomfort given the anti-western …

Diminishing returns: The Hindu Editorial on India and its Shanghai Cooperation Organisation engagement
1 year, 8 months ago

Diminishing returns: The Hindu Editorial on India and its Shanghai Cooperation Organisation engagement

The Hindu  

​​​​The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation-Council of Heads of State meeting, hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, marked the first time India chaired the summit of regional countries. However, India’s decision to postpone the SCO summit due to the Prime Minister’s U.S. State visit, and then to turn it into a virtual summit may have been a dampener on the …

At SCO, Modi hits out at nations that push terror
1 year, 8 months ago

At SCO, Modi hits out at nations that push terror

Hindustan Times  

In a veiled swipe against Pakistan and China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pushed back against double standards in the fight against terror and said the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation shouldn’t hesitate in criticising countries that use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of policy. India backs proposals for reforming and modernising the SCO, Modi said, adding that Iran’s inclusion as …

SCO summit: Food, fuel, fertilizer crisis big challenges for world, says PM Modi
1 year, 8 months ago

SCO summit: Food, fuel, fertilizer crisis big challenges for world, says PM Modi

Firstpost  

The global situation is at a critical juncture at present. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and other leaders virtually participated in today’s meeting. While addressing the SCO summit, PM Modi proposed to use India’s AI-based language platform Bhashini. “We would …

SCO calls for multipolar world order as Iran joins grouping
1 year, 8 months ago

SCO calls for multipolar world order as Iran joins grouping

The Hindu  

The formation of a “more representative” and multipolar world order is in the global interest, leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation said at a virtual Summit chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 4. Quoting Rabindranath Tagore in his speech, Mr. Xi said, “The sea of danger, doubt and denial around man’s little island of certainty challenges him to …

At SCO Summit, PM Modi says ‘some countries’ are terror havens as Pakistan's Sharif looks on
1 year, 8 months ago

At SCO Summit, PM Modi says ‘some countries’ are terror havens as Pakistan's Sharif looks on

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said some countries use cross-border terrorism and give safe haven to terrorists, and urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation countries to condemn it. PM Narendra Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit "Terrorism is a threat to regional and global peace. There should be no double standards on terrorism," Modi said at the SCO Summit, …

India to host SCO summit: Who is attending, what to expect?
1 year, 8 months ago

India to host SCO summit: Who is attending, what to expect?

Firstpost  

India, which assumed the rotating chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation at the previous summit in Uzbekistan on 16 September, is hosting the meet in a virtual format. While Chinese president Xi Jinping is slated to make ‘significant remarks’, all eyes will be on Vladimir Putin India is set to host a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit on Tuesday. Heads of …

SCO Summit 2023: Terrorism is threat to regional and global peace, says PM Modi
1 year, 8 months ago

SCO Summit 2023: Terrorism is threat to regional and global peace, says PM Modi

India TV News  

SCO Summit: India hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in the virtual format today. The acronym "SECURE," coined by Prime Minister Modi at the 2018 SCO Qingdao Summit, inspired India's SCO chairship theme. Addressing the summit, PM Modi said India has established five pillars of cooperation within the SCO: Startup and innovation, traditional medicine, youth empowerment, digital inclusion, and shared …

What Russian President Vladimir Putin said on terrorism during SCO meet
1 year, 8 months ago

What Russian President Vladimir Putin said on terrorism during SCO meet

India TV News  

SCO meet: Underlining the need for counter-terrorism and counter-radicalism, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday participated in the SCO meeting that was hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Terrorism has become a threat to regional and global peace, PM Modi, too reiterated and called for expanding mutual cooperation to deal with the menace. At SCO Summit, Vladimir Putin also thanked …

PM Modi's veiled attack on China, Pakistan over cross-border terrorism at SCO meet 2023: Why is it important?
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi's veiled attack on China, Pakistan over cross-border terrorism at SCO meet 2023: Why is it important?

India TV News  

PM Modi at SCO 2023: At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting hosted by India on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a veiled jibe at Pakistan and China by asserting that the eight-member bloc should condemn the use of cross-border terrorism. "Some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of their policies and give shelter to terrorists," Prime Minister Modi …

SCO Summit in India today: Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin to attend; security, connectivity, trade in focus
1 year, 8 months ago

SCO Summit in India today: Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin to attend; security, connectivity, trade in focus

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The virtual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit to be hosted by India on Tuesday is expected to focus on regional security, economic connectivity and trade, while welcoming Iran as the latest member of the Eurasian grouping. The virtual SCO summit is being held against the backdrop of India’s strained relations with China and Pakistan. The virtual summit is expected …

PM to host Xi, Putin, Sharif virtually as India chairs SCO summit for the first time
1 year, 8 months ago

PM to host Xi, Putin, Sharif virtually as India chairs SCO summit for the first time

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will “virtually host” Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and Central Asian Presidents as India chairs the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Council of Heads of State on July 4 for the first time. “We respect India’s decision to make the summit virtual, although Russia was preparing to participate in person,” said …

SCO Summit 2023: PM Modi to Host Putin, Jinping, Pakistan's Sharif Virtually Today
1 year, 8 months ago

SCO Summit 2023: PM Modi to Host Putin, Jinping, Pakistan's Sharif Virtually Today

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host Russian President Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping, Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif and other leaders at the virtual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit on Tuesday. The SCO summit under India’s presidency will focus on regional security and boosting connectivity and trade among the member nations. This year’s SCO summit, will be Putin’s first participation in …

SCO Heads Of States Summit Under India PM Modi Chairmanship Eurasian Body Virtual Meeting
1 year, 8 months ago

SCO Heads Of States Summit Under India PM Modi Chairmanship Eurasian Body Virtual Meeting

ABP News  

India is gearing up to host its first-ever Shanghai Cooperation summit from 12.30 to 2.45 PM on Tuesday. Ahead of the 23rd SCO Heads of States Summit on July 4, here's a look at the highlights of India's presidency: • India’s association with SCO began in 2005 as an Observer country. • The theme for India’s chairmanship of SCO- SECURE …

Putin will speak with leaders of China and India in his first summit since the Wagner insurrection
1 year, 8 months ago

Putin will speak with leaders of China and India in his first summit since the Wagner insurrection

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — President Vladimir Putin will participate this week in his first multilateral summit since an armed rebellion rattled Russia, as part of a rare international grouping in which his country still enjoys support. “This SCO meeting is really one of the few opportunities globally that Putin will have to project strength and credibility,” said Michael Kugelman, director of …

PM to chair SCO meet on Tuesday
1 year, 8 months ago

PM to chair SCO meet on Tuesday

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After his recent successful visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the 22nd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit of the council of heads of state to be hosted by India in virtual mode on Tuesday. New Delhi is expected to raise the concerns of the Global South at the summit in the context of emerging …

President Xi Jinping Will Attend Virtual SCO Summit Hosted by India, Says Chinese Foreign Ministry
1 year, 9 months ago

President Xi Jinping Will Attend Virtual SCO Summit Hosted by India, Says Chinese Foreign Ministry

News 18  

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend next week’s virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation being hosted by India, it was announced here on Friday. At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Xi will attend via video conference in Beijing, the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads meeting of the SCO on July 4 and deliver important …

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