20:24 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi SCO summit: PM Modi raises Pak's cross-border terrorism, Xi extends support
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri said that during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the issue of cross-border terrorism was raised."Cross-border terrorism was mentioned by the Prime Minister as a priority. He did underline the fact that this is something that impacts both India and China, and that it's important, therefore, that we extend understanding and support to each other as both of us combat cross-border terrorism. I would, in fact, like to say that we have received the understanding and cooperation of China as we have dealt with the issue of cross-border terrorism in the context of the ongoing SCO Summit."
19:53 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi SCO summit: PM underlined need for peace in meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping
"The Prime Minister underlined the need for peace and tranquility on the border areas for continued and smooth development of bilateral relations. There was understanding on the need to maintain peace on the borders using the existing mechanisms and avoid disturbances to the overall relationship going forward," said foreign secretary Vikram Misri.
19:42 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi, Xi agree good India-China ties key to Asian century & multipolar world order, says MEA
PM Modi, Xi Jinping agreed good India-China ties key to Asian century & multipolar world order, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said in a special briefing on Prime Minister’s visit to China
19:39 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi SCO summit: Foreign secretary on whether boundary issue was discusses between PM Modi and Chinese president
"The boundary issue also figured in the discussions. Both leaders took note of the successful disengagement last year and the maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border regions since then," said foreign secretary Vikram Misri.
19:31 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi SCO summit: PM Modi, Chinese president talked about their respective principles for bilateral ties
PM Modi and Xi spoke about their respective principles for bilateral ties which is expected to help guide future works, said foreign secretary Vikram Misri.
19:17 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi SCO summit: PM Modi meets Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, left, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a photo during a ceremony to welcome Heads of States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China , on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
19:09 (IST) Aug 31
The 10-member grouping, which includes some of Asia’s biggest powers, has grown steadily over the past two decades and is increasingly seen as a platform where countries seek alternatives to US-led approaches on trade, security and regional disputes.
18:33 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi SCO summit: PM Modi meets world leaders at reception; poses for 'family photo'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday evening attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit Official reception in Tianjin, China, where he was warmly welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Arriving at the venue of the Official Reception PM Modi was seen shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan.
He then joined other world leaders for a family photo, capturing a moment of unity and cooperation among nations.
18:06 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi SCO summit: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with the acting President and military chief of Myanmar
PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with the acting President and military chief of Myanmar, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin.
PM Modi noted that India attaches importance to its ties with Myanmar as part of its 'Neighbourhood First', 'Act East', and Indo-Pacific policies. The two leaders reviewed bilateral ties and discussed the way forward on several aspects of bilateral cooperation, including development partnerships, defence and security, border management, and border trade issues, the MEA stated.
17:44 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi SCO summit: PM Modi meets Egyptian PM
PM Narendra Modi posted on X,"Met PM Mostafa Madbouly of Egypt at the SCO Summit. Fondly recalled my Egypt visit a few years ago. India-Egypt friendship is scaling newer heights of progress."
17:24 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi SCO summit: PM Modi arrives for official reception
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives for Official Reception for Heads of States/Heads of Governments at SCO in Tianjin, China.
17:02 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Myanmar acting President Gen Min Aung Hlaing on SCO sidelines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met today with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission of Myanmar, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin.
Prime Minister noted that India attaches importance to its ties with Myanmar as part of its Neighbourhood First, Act East and Indo-Pacific policies. The two leaders reviewed bilateral ties and discussed the way forward on several aspects of bilateral cooperation, including development partnership, defence and security, border management and border trade issues.
Prime Minister expressed the hope that the forthcoming elections in Myanmar will be held in a fair and inclusive manner involving all stakeholders. He underlined that India supports a Myanmar-led and Myanmar-owned peace process, for which peaceful dialogue and consultation is the only way forward: MEA
15:44 (IST) Aug 31
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that cooperation between India and China will pave the way for"welfare of the entire humanity," during bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping.
14:45 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi, Chinese President welcome positive momentum between both nations: MEA
In his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the positive momentum between the two nations, as noted by the Ministry of External Affairs in a statement.
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin on Sunday.
Both leaders welcomed the positive momentum and steady progress in bilateral relations since their last meeting in Kazan in October 2024. They reaffirmed that the two countries were development partners and not rivals, and that their differences should not turn into disputes, as per the MEA statement.
A stable relationship and cooperation between India and China, and their 2.8 billion people, based on mutual respect, mutual interest, and mutual sensitivity, are necessary for the growth and development of the two countries, as well as for a multipolar world and a multi-polar Asia befitting the trends of the 21st century.
Prime Minister Modi emphasised the importance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas for the continued development of bilateral relations. The two leaders noted with satisfaction the successful disengagement last year and the maintenance of peace and tranquillity along the border areas since then, as stated in the document.
They expressed commitment to a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question proceeding from the political perspective of their overall bilateral relations and the long-term interests of the two peoples. They recognised the important decisions taken by the two Special Representatives in their Talks earlier this month, and agreed to support their efforts further.
14:37 (IST) Aug 31
'India-China are partners, not rivals': PM Modi stresses 'strategic autonomy' in talks with Xi Jinping; message for Donald Trump?
The ministry of external affairs on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed that India and China are"development partners, not rivals", and the differences should not turn into disputes. Amid global instability due to US President Donald Trump-imposed tariffs, PM Modi and Jinping recognised the role of both countries in economic and trade relations to stabilise world trade.
According to MEA, they also discussed the need to"develop a political and strategic direction to expand bilateral trade and investment ties and reduce the trade deficit."
14:19 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi-Xi Jinping talks: Congress rakes up Galwan, China's support to Pakistan, says 'Despite nefarious actions...'
Amidst bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin, the Congress has lashed out at the Centre, seeking to know whether the"new normal" is to be defined by Chinese aggression and bullying and by the "Government's spinelessness?"
Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh took to X to post, whether the"new normal" was now to be defined by Chinese aggression and bullying and our Government's spinelessness?"
The Congress leader said that the meeting of Prime Minister Modi with Xi Jinping must be evaluated in the context of the June 2020 Chinese aggression in the Galway Valley, which he said"cost 20 of our bravest of brave jawans to sacrifice their lives."
"Yet, rather than identify the Chinese aggression, on June 19, 2020, Prime Minister Modi gave an (infamous) clean chit to China. The Army Chief has demanded a full restoration of the status quo on the border with China in Ladakh. Despite failing to achieve that, the Modi Government has pushed forward on reconciliation with China, de facto legitimising their territorial aggression," the Congress leader said.
"On July 4, 2025, the Deputy Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Rahul Singh, spoke forcefully and candidly on China's jugalbandi with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. Rather than respond to this unholy alliance, the Modi Government has quietly accepted it as fait accompli and is now rewarding China with state visits," Ramesh said.
13:43 (IST) Aug 31
SCO summit 2025 Live Updates: MEA on PM Modi's bilateral talks with Xi Jinping
"Prime Minister underlined the importance of peace and tranquility on the border areas for continued development of bilateral relations. The two leaders noted with satisfaction the successful disengagement last year and the maintenance of peace and tranquility along the border areas since then. They expressed commitment to a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question proceeding from the political perspective of their overall bilateral relations and the long-term interests of the two peoples. They recognized the important decisions taken by the two Special Representatives in their Talks earlier this month, and agreed to further support their efforts," MEA said in an official statement.
13:40 (IST) Aug 31
Xi meets Maldives President Muizzu, calls for deepening ties with effective implementation of FTA
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu here on Sunday and called for deepening bilateral ties with effective implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit being held here on Sunday.
The Maldives is a Dialogue Partner of the 10-member SCO bloc.
Xi told Muizzu that the two countries have achieved positive progress in advancing Belt and Road cooperation, and China will continue to deepen practical cooperation with the Maldives to ensure the effective implementation of the China-Maldives FTA.
Both countries should advance cooperation in areas including fisheries, marine scientific research, environmental protection, as well as disaster prevention and reduction, he said.
For his part, Muizzu said the Maldives is willing to work with China to expand cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, housing construction and tourism, and to strengthen coordination and collaboration within multilateral mechanisms including the SCO, state-run Xinhua news agency.
This is Muizzu’s second visit to China.
13:05 (IST) Aug 31
'Vital to be friends’: Xi Jinping says India, China should come together; calls them most civilisational, populous nations
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday offered an olive branch to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he said that the Dragon and the Elephant should come together as the world is going towards transformation.
In his opening remarks during the delegation level talks with PM Modi, Xi said, “The World is going towards transformation. China and India are two of the most civilisational countries.”
“We are the world's two most populous countries and part of the Global South... It is vital to be friends, a good neighbour, and the Dragon and the Elephant to come together,” he added.
13:05 (IST) Aug 31
Welfare of 2.8 bn people is linked to India-China ties: PM Modi to President Xi
India is committed to taking forward its ties with China based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity as cooperation between the two countries is linked to the welfare of 2.8 billion people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday.
In his televised opening remarks at the meeting, Modi also noted that the disengagement of troops by the two sides on the border created an atmosphere of peace and stability.
The talks between the two leaders on the margins of the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in this northern Chinese city came against the backdrop of turbulence triggered by the Trump administration's tariff tussle.
"Our cooperation is linked to the interests of 2.8 billion people of our two countries. This will also pave the way for the welfare of all humanity," Modi said.
"We are committed to advancing our relations based on mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity," he said.
12:57 (IST) Aug 31
Tianjin: PM Modi holds talks with Chinese Communist Party Secretariat top leader Cai Qi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met with Cai Qi, the Secretary of the Secretariat of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and held talks focusing on strengthening India-China cooperation and deepening bilateral political engagement.
Earlier today, PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit (SCO) in Tianjin.
During his bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Modi emphasised his commitment of taking the India-China ties forward, based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity.
He appreciated the progress made on several fronts of ties and peace on the border post disengagements. He also spoke about the beginning of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and touched upon the beginning of direct flight connectivity between the two countries.
He said that an agreement has been reached on border management between the two countries.
PM Modi also thanked the Chinese President for the warm welcome and congratulated China forsuccessfully chairing the SCO.
12:53 (IST) Aug 31
Is 'new normal' to be defined by Chinese bullying, 'govt's spinelessness': Congress
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Congress attacked the Centre on Sunday and asked whether the"new normal" is to be defined by Chinese bullying and "government's spinelessness".
The Congress also asked whether the Modi government's push on reconciliation with China is de facto legitimising its territorial aggression.
In his meeting with President Xi in Tianjin, Modi said India is committed to taking forward its ties with China based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity.
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said,"Prime Minister Modi's meeting with Xi Jinping today must be evaluated in the following context - In June 2020, Chinese aggression in the Galway Valley cost 20 of our bravest of brave jawans to sacrifice their lives. Yet, rather than identify the Chinese aggression, on June 19, 2020, Prime Minister Modi gave an (infamous) clean chit to China."
He said the Army Chief has demanded a full restoration of the status quo on the border with China in Ladakh.
"Despite failing to achieve that, the Modi government has pushed forward on reconciliation with China, de facto legitimising their territorial aggression," he said.
12:44 (IST) Aug 31
'There are some matters of concern about China': RJD's Manoj Jha
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding bilateral talks with Chinese President XI Xinping ahead of the SCO summit, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Sunday said that there are some matters of concerns about China.
He also raised concerns about China's role during the Operation Sindoor.
"... There are some matters of concern about China. In the briefings of our armed forces and government officials, it has been repeatedly mentioned that during Operation Sindoor, China's role was to stand with whom directly or indirectly, and we have all seen that. I hope that they will convey our concerns about China to them," Jha told ANI.
12:44 (IST) Aug 31
'Dragon and elephant have to unite,' Chinese President Xi Jinping urges PM Modi
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his opening remarks during delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, said that it is vital for China and India to be friends and for the"Dragon and the Elephant" to unite.
Noting that world is undergoing chaotic churns, Xi said that it is the"right choice" for both China and India - two ancient civilizations, the two most populous countries who are also members of the global South to be friends and good neighbours who enable each other's success, and to have"the dragon and the elephant dance together."
Xi said it was a "great pleasure for him to meet PM Modi again and welcome him to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Tianjin Summit.
In his opening remarks at the bilateral meeting with PM Modi, Xi said,"Last year, you and I had a successful meeting in Kazan, and the China-India relationship had resumed and started anew. The two sides have implicitly implemented the important consensus we have agreed, and the bilateral exchanges and cooperation have since made new progress."
"The world today is swept by once-in-a-century transformations. The international situation is both fluid and chaotic. China and India are two ancient civilisations in the East, we are the world's two most populous countries, and we are also important members of the Global South. We both shoulder the historical responsibility of improving the well-being of our two peoples, promoting the solidarity and rejuvenation of developing countries, and promoting the progress of human society. It is the right choice for both sides to be friends, who have good neighbourly and amicable ties, partners who enable each other's success, and to have the dragon and the elephant dance together."
12:37 (IST) Aug 31
'Honoured to attend the bilateral meeting between Xi Jinping and PM Modi,' says Xu Feihong, Chinese ambassador to India
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12:26 (IST) Aug 31
SCO summit 2025: 'We should join hands and work together,' says Hindi-speaking Chinese journalist
A Hindi-speaking Chinese journalist, Zhang Xiao (Hindi name - Anjali) said,"We are neighbouring nations and leading developing countries of the world. We are two of the largest economies. So, our trade cooperation is immense. So, the opportunities are immense. We should not have tensions between us. We should join hands and work together. I think China's high technology is well-known across the world. We can cooperate on this."
On the SCO Tianjin Summit, she said,"SCO provides a good platform to further strengthen India-China relations. Tianjin is an important city."
12:18 (IST) Aug 31
SCO summit 2025 Live Updates: Putin reaffirms cooperation with China ahead of SCO Summit
Ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed cooperation between Russia and China
In an interview with Xinhua published on Saturday, Putin expressed his eagerness to hold a discussion with Chinese President Xi Jinping on"all aspects" of Russia's bilateral agenda.
"I look forward to in-depth discussions with President Xi Jinping on all aspects of our bilateral agenda, including political and security cooperation, as well as economic, cultural and humanitarian ties. And, as always, we will exchange views on pressing regional and international issues," Putin told the Chinese state news agency.
Noting the"unprecedented" growth in Russia-China relations, Putin said that the bilateral trade with Moscow's leading partner has grown by about USD 100 billion since 2021.
"In terms of trade volume, China is by far Russia's leading partner, while last year Russia ranked fifth among China's foreign trade partners," Putin told Xinhua news agency, adding that transactions between Russia and China are almost completely carried out in rubles and yuan.
12:00 (IST) Aug 31
SCO summit 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi holds a meeting with Cai Qi, secretary of the secretariat of the Chinese Communist Party
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11:09 (IST) Aug 31
'Right choice for India-China to be friends': PM Modi, Xi Jinping commit to taking ties forward on mutual respect, stability - Key quotes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that cooperation between India and China will pave the way for"welfare of the entire humanity," during bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping.
During key talks, PM Modi asserted that India is"committed to take forward" the ties with China "based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity."
10:56 (IST) Aug 31
SCO summit 2025 Live Updates: 'It is a great pleasure to meet you again, Mr Prime Minister,' says Xi Jinping to PM Modi
In his opening remarks during delegation-level talks with PM Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping said,"It is a great pleasure to meet you again, Mr Prime Minister. I welcome you to China for the SCO summit. Last year, we had a successful meeting in Kazan."
10:48 (IST) Aug 31
'Committed to taking relations forward based on mutual trust, respect, sensitivity': PM Modi in bilateral with Xi Jinping
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised the commitment to taking the India-China ties forward, based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity, during his bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
He appreciated the progress made on several fronts of ties and peace on the border post disengagements. He also spoke about the beginning of the Kailash Mansoravar Yatra and touched upon the beginning of direct flight connectivity between the two countries.
He said that an agreement has been reached on border management between the two countries.
"Last year in Kazan, we had very fruitful discussions which gave a positive direction to our relations. After the disengagement on the border, an atmosphere of peace and stability has been created," PM Modi said.
"An agreement has been reached between our Special Representatives regarding border management. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has been resumed. Direct flights between the two countries are also being resumed. The interests of 2.8 billion people of both countries are linked to our cooperation. This will also pave the way for the welfare of the entire humanity. We are committed to taking our relations forward on the basis of mutual trust, respect and sensitivity," the Prime Minister Modi said.
He thanked the Chinese President for the warm welcome and congratulated China for successfully chairing the SCO."I congratulate you on China's successful chairmanship of the SCO. I thank you for the invitation to visit China and for our meeting today".
10:35 (IST) Aug 31
SCO summit 2025 Live Updates: Bilateral talks between PM Modi and Xi Jinping ends
The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin, China, is now over.
10:21 (IST) Aug 31
SCO Summit 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi congratulates Xi for successful chairmanship of SCO
During his bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said,"I congratulate you on China's successful chairmanship of the SCO. I thank you for the invitation to visit China and for our meeting today."
10:19 (IST) Aug 31
SCO summit 2025 Live Updates: 'We are committed to taking our relations forward on basis of mutual trust, respect and sensitivity,' says PM Modi
During his bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said,"An agreement has been reached between our Special Representatives regarding border management. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has been resumed. Direct flights between the two countries are also being resumed. The interests of 2.8 billion people of both countries are linked to our cooperation. This will also pave the way for the welfare of the entire humanity. We are committed to taking our relations forward on the basis of mutual trust, respect and sensitivity."
10:18 (IST) Aug 31
SCO summit 2025 Live Updates: 'After disengagement on border, an atmosphere of peace and stability has been created,' says PM Modi
During his bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said,"Last year in Kazan, we had very fruitful discussions which gave a positive direction to our relations. After the disengagement on the border, an atmosphere of peace and stability has been created."
10:13 (IST) Aug 31
SCO summit 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi posts, 'Sharing my remarks during meeting with President Xi Jinping'
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10:06 (IST) Aug 31
Watch: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin
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10:05 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi, China's Xi Jinping hold key talks in Tianjin on SCO Summit sidelines
09:55 (IST) Aug 31
SCO summit 2025 Live Updates: Turkish President, other world leaders arrive at SCO in Tianjin
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Tianjin by air on Sunday morning to attend the SCO, Global Times reported.
The report noted that Turkiye is a dialogue partner of the SCO. As major developing countries and members of the Global South, China and Turkiye share a broad consensus on pursuing national development and revitalisation, upholding established international norms and other key issues, as per Global Times.
China has become Turkiye's second-largest trading partner and the fastest-growing source of international tourists to Turkey, Global Times quoted CCTV report.
With the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit set to open in Tianjin on Sunday, more foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh have arrived in China for the event, according to Global Times.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 has on its agenda issues such as addressing security challenges more effectively and enhancing financial mechanisms as the countries seek to strengthen unity, shore up multilateralism and better speak for the Global South nations, China Daily reported, citing observers.
The SCO Summit, scheduled to take place on Sunday and Monday in Tianjin, will feature the participation of more than 20 foreign leaders and 10 heads of international organisations.
09:53 (IST) Aug 31
SCO summit 2025: Visuals from outside the venue where SCO will take place from August 31 to September 1
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09:44 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi, China's Xi Jinping hold key talks in Tianjin on SCO Summit sidelines
The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping begins in Tianjin, China.
09:43 (IST) Aug 31
SCO Summit 2025 China Live: 'SCO contributes to shaping fairer, multipolar world order,' says Putin ahead of summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) contributes to"shaping a multipolar world order" as it promotes equal cooperation without targeting any third parties and mutual respect for the uniqueness of each nation.
In an interview with the Xinhua News Agency, ahead of the upcoming 25th SCO Summit in the Tianjin municipality of China, Putin hoped that the summit would strengthen its members' ability to address contemporary challenges and threats while projecting a consolidated solidarity.
"The SCO's appeal lies in its simple but powerful principles: a firm commitment to its founding philosophy, openness to equal cooperation, not targeting third parties, and respect for the national characteristics and uniqueness of each nation. Drawing on these values, the SCO contributes to shaping a fairer, multipolar world order, grounded in international law, with the central coordinating role of the United Nations," Putin said as quoted by Xinhua news agency.
"The summit will inject powerful new momentum into the SCO, strengthen its capacity to respond to contemporary challenges and threats, and consolidate solidarity across the shared Eurasian space. All this will help shape a fairer multipolar world order," Putin added.
09:05 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi to hold bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit here on Sunday, as part of his two-day official visit to the country.
PM Modi, who is currently in the second leg of his two-nation visit, arrived at Binhai International Airport in Tianjin on Saturday to participate in the 25th SCO Heads of State Council summit, taking place from August 31 to September 1. He arrived in China after his two-day visit to Japan. Following his arrival on Saturday, the Prime Minister received a warm welcome, with artists staging a dance performance.
He is also scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during the course of the summit.
The SCO summit is crucial for India, as it comes after the US' 50 per cent tariffs took effect. Of these, a 25 per cent tariff was imposed on New Delhi for buying Russian crude oil.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, along with the host, Chinese President Xi Jinping, will also be attending the summit.
08:21 (IST) Aug 31
SCO summit 2025: SCO to map course towards strong amity, greater regional security
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 has on its agenda issues such as addressing security challenges more effectively and enhancing financial mechanisms as the countries seek to strengthen unity, shore up multilateralism and better speak for the Global South nations, China Daily reported, citing observers.
The SCO Summit, scheduled to take place on Sunday and Monday in Tianjin, will feature the participation of more than 20 foreign leaders and 10 heads of international organisations.
According to China Daily, the Chinese President will chair the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO and the"SCO Plus" Meeting, delivering keynote speeches.
The 2025 Summit is the fifth time China has hosted an SCO summit, and it will be the largest gathering since the organisation's founding.
08:09 (IST) Aug 31
PM Modi SCO summit 2025 Live: Visuals from Tianjin, the host city of the SCO Summit
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07:25 (IST) Aug 31
SCO Summit 2025 China Live: Putin lands in Tianjin for summit hosted by China
President Vladimir Putin landed in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin on Sunday to attend a summit hosted by counterpart Xi Jinping with around 20 other world leaders.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit is being held in the port city until Monday, days before a massive military parade in the capital Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of World War II on Wednesday.
The SCO comprises China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus -- with 16 more countries affiliated as observers or"dialogue partners".
Russian and Chinese state media reported at around 9.30 am (0130 GMT) on Sunday that Putin had touched down in Tianjin.
07:24 (IST) Aug 31
SCO summit 2025: Putin meeting on the cards
Besides Xi, PM Modi is slated to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, signalling India’s multipolar balancing act.
PM Modi SCO Summit 2025 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held key talks on the sidelines of the SCO Summit.
PM Modi arrived in Tianjin, China, on Saturday evening for a highly anticipated visit after more than seven years, primarily to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on August 31–September 1. The trip has taken on added significance amid a downturn in India-US ties, largely due to Washington’s tariff and trade policies.
PM Modi is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the summit, with talks expected to focus on repairing strained bilateral ties. In his remarks, PM Modi emphasised the importance of India and China working together to bring stability to the volatile global economy.
The visit comes less than two weeks after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s trip to India, where both sides agreed on measures for a “stable, cooperative and forward-looking” relationship. This includes reopening border trade, resuming direct flights, and maintaining peace along contested areas.
During his visit, PM Modi will also hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other world leaders. His trip marks the first visit to China since 2018, underscoring a potential reset in India-China relations after years of strain.
