The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit began in Tianjin, China, with global attention on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation. Ahead of the plenary session, PM Modi was seen meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The summit is expected to shape the future course of cooperation among Eurasian, South Asian, and Indo-Pacific countries.
Modi’s message on terrorism and cooperation
While addressing the SCO summit, PM Modi highlighted the need to curb terrorism and focus on building infrastructure and connectivity for the future. Former Foreign Secretary Shashank noted that SCO plays a crucial role in reflecting the perspectives of the Global South, Eurasian, and Indo-Pacific regions.
Video from the summit goes viral
A video of PM Modi, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin attending the SCO members’ session surfaced online, showing the leaders engaged in discussions. Modi also tweeted updates from Tianjin, stating, “Talks continue in Tianjin! Exchange of views with President Putin and President Xi during the SCO Summit.”
Warm meeting with Putin
During his bilateral interaction, PM Modi expressed happiness over meeting President Putin again, hinting at discussions on global issues including the Ukraine conflict and Trump’s tariff policies.
Xi’s special gesture for PM Modi
In a notable moment, Chinese President Xi Jinping offered his special Hongchi-5 car to PM Modi for his movements in Tianjin. The same car was also used by Xi during his India visit in 2019.
World leaders join SCO 2025
Apart from the 10 member states, China has invited 20 foreign leaders and heads of 10 international organizations, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The summit’s main session is expected to see deliberations on global security, trade, and future cooperation.
Global spotlight on Modi’s speech
All eyes remain on PM Modi’s plenary session speech, which could set the tone for SCO’s next decade of cooperation. With members representing nearly half the world’s population and a quarter of the global economy, the summit is seen as a key platform for shaping the future of international relations.
