SCO Summit 2026: PM Modi, Xi Jinping Exchange Greetings In Bishkek

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged greetings as they arrived for the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek on Tuesday.

The leaders were seen speaking to each other shortly after posing for an official group photograph alongside other participating heads of state. They subsequently walked towards the summit venue together and shook hands.

The interaction between PM Modi and Xi comes after their previous meeting on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin in August 2025.

PM Modi earlier reached the summit venue, where officials warmly welcomed him before the main proceedings began.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation currently consists of 10 member countries, namely Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

Azerbaijan and Armenia are among its observer states, while countries including Egypt, Cambodia, Qatar, Kuwait, Laos, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Sri Lanka are dialogue partners.

The Prime Minister’s schedule in Bishkek has included several meetings with leaders participating in the SCO Summit.

On Monday, PM Modi held bilateral discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

PM Modi attended the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games in Bishkek on Monday. He conveyed his best wishes to the Indian contingent taking part in the international sporting event.

The Prime Minister’s participation in the SCO Summit comes as India continues to deepen its engagement with Central Asian nations. His presence reflects New Delhi’s efforts to enhance cooperation with other SCO members on shared regional priorities.

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