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SCO Summit 2019 Highlights: PM Modi accepts Vladimir Putin’s eastern economic forum invite in Vladivostok
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The PM’s flight took a longer route to Bishkek, through the airspace of Oman, Iran and Central Asian countries, bypassing Pakistani airspace despite permission for overflight from Islamabad. The government’s decision is a reflection of the frosty nature of bilateral ties with Pakistan since the standoff following the February 14 suicide attack in Pulwama by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) that killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force troopers.A day before embarking on the visit in a statement on Wednesday, the PM said that the global security situation as well as economic cooperation will be on the agenda at summit, and asserted that his visit to the Central Asian country will strengthen India’s ties with the SCO member states.The prime minister also plans to plans to meet several leaders bilaterally on the sidelines of the SCO Summit. Follow Highlights here:
8:21 pm IST
Had wide-ranging discussions on ways to further boost the India-Russia strategic relationship: PM Modi
The meeting with President Putin was excellent. We had wide-ranging discussions on ways to further boost the India-Russia strategic relationship.
We look forward to increased trade and people-to-people linkages with Russia: Narendra Modi.
The meeting with President Putin was excellent. We had wide-ranging discussions on ways to further boost the India-Russia strategic relationship.
We look forward to increased trade and people-to-people linkages with Russia. @KremlinRussia_E pic.twitter.com/shj4hEbtht
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 13, 2019
7:40 pm IST
There was no discussion on any international or regional issue: Vijay Gokhale
Foreign Secretary, Vijay Gokhale in Bishkek on PM Narendra Modi’s meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin: There was no discussion on any international or regional issue as the focus was entirely on how to make Prime Minister’s visit for the next annual summit successful.
Foreign Secretary, Vijay Gokhale in Bishkek on PM Narendra Modi's meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin: There was no discussion on any international or regional issue as the focus was entirely on how to make Prime Minister's visit for the next annual summit successful. pic.twitter.com/uhsRgSb9iv
— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2019
7:39 pm IST
Various subjects pertaining to India-Russia relations were discussed during PM Modi, Vladimir Putin’s meet
PM @narendramodi and President Putin had a wonderful meeting in Bishkek.
Various subjects pertaining to India-Russia relations were discussed during the meeting:PMO.
PM @narendramodi and President Putin had a wonderful meeting in Bishkek.
Various subjects pertaining to India-Russia relations were discussed during the meeting. @KremlinRussia_E pic.twitter.com/OAiuU4WVeL
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 13, 2019
7:21 pm IST
There will be a Russia, India and China trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan: Vijay Gokhale
Foreign Secretary, Vijay Gokhale in Bishkek: It is planned that there will be a Russia, India and China trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, reports news agency ANI.
7:16 pm IST
Russian President invites PM Modi to be main guest at Eastern Economic Forum, Russia
Foreign Secraetary,Vijay Gokhale in Bishkek on PM Modi’s meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin: President Putin has invited the PM to be the main guest at Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia in early September, and PM Modi has accepted the invitation.
Foreign Secy,Vijay Gokhale in Bishkek on PM Modi's meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin: President Putin has invited the PM to be the main guest at Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia in early September, and PM Modi has accepted the invitation. pic.twitter.com/YlB1vYicaU
— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2019
7:06 pm IST
PM Modi reviews bilateral relations with Russia to further strengthen strategic relationship: MEA
A special partner, a privileged relationship!
PM @narendramodi met with @KremlinRussia_E Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of #SCOSummit in #Bishkek. Reviewed all aspects of bilateral relations to further strengthen the strategic relationship: MEA
A special partner, a privileged relationship!
PM @narendramodi met with @KremlinRussia_E Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of #SCOSummit in #Bishkek. Reviewed all aspects of bilateral relations to further strengthen the strategic relationship. pic.twitter.com/Jp6LSQsmMi
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 13, 2019
7:05 pm IST
‘I am very grateful for your support for rifle manufacturing unit in Amethi: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold delegation level talks. PM says ‘I am very grateful for your support for the rifle manufacturing unit in Amethi’.
#WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold delegation level talks. PM says 'I am very grateful for your support for the rifle manufacturing unit in Amethi' #Kyrgyzstan pic.twitter.com/EBEhe0BdsP
— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2019
6:33 pm IST
PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold delegation level talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold delegation level talks on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold delegation level talks on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek. #Kyrgyzstan pic.twitter.com/M2teCkutKe
— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2019
6:16 pm IST
PM Modi had a brief discussion on Pakistan: Vijay Gokhale
Foreign Secretary,Vijay Gokhale in Bishkek: There was a brief discussion on Pakistan. PM recalled that he has made efforts and these efforts have been derailed,that Pakistan needs to create atmosphere free of terror and at this stage we do not see this happening. We expect it to take concrete action, reports news agency ANI.
6:11 pm IST
India has been able to resolve long pending issues like listing of Masood Azhar: Vijay Gokhale
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale on PM Modi’s meet with China’s President: PM noted what had improved between two sides is strategic communication and in that context,we have been able to resolve long pending issues like opening of Bank of China branch in India and issue related to listing of Masood Azhar.
FS Gokhale on PM Modi's meet with China's President: PM noted what had improved between two sides is strategic communication& in that context,we have been able to resolve long pending issues like opening of Bank of China branch in India&issue related to listing of Masood Azhar. pic.twitter.com/Kg9SeFCxpr
— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2019
6:09 pm IST
PM Modi welcomes Xi Jinping to India for next formal summit: Foreign Secretary,Vijay Gokhale
Foreign Secretary,Vijay Gokhale in Bishkek: PM specifically conveyed to President Jinping and he agreed that both sides need to raise our expectations from the relationship. PM welcomed him to India for next informal summit, President Xi Jinping confirmed his readiness to visit India this year, reports news agency ANI.
5:58 pm IST
Had an extremely fruitful meeting with President Xi Jinping: PM Modi
PM Modi tweets: Had an extremely fruitful meeting with President Xi Jinping. Our talks included the full spectrum of India-China relations.
We shall continue working together to improve economic and cultural ties between our nations.
Read more: PM Modi holds ‘extremely fruitful meeting’ with Xi Jinping on sidelines of SCO summit
Had an extremely fruitful meeting with President Xi Jinping. Our talks included the full spectrum of India-China relations.
We shall continue working together to improve economic and cultural ties between our nations. pic.twitter.com/JIPNS502I3
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 13, 2019
5:32 pm IST
PM Modi had a warm meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping: MEA
Building on the momentum of high-level exchanges, PM @narendramodi had a warm meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Leaders discussed all aspects of enriching our bilateral relations and recognised the positive role of strategic communication in deepening our partnership: MEA.
Building on the momentum of high-level exchanges, PM @narendramodi had a warm meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Leaders discussed all aspects of enriching our bilateral relations & recognised the positive role of strategic communication in deepening our partnership. pic.twitter.com/l4OYqLSvmy
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 13, 2019
5:24 pm IST
PM Modi thanked Xi Jinping for his message after victory in general elections
PM Narendra Modi thanked Xi Jinping for his message after victory in general elections.
#WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds delegation level talks with President of China Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO Summit. PM Modi thanked Xi Jinping for his message after victory in general elections. pic.twitter.com/zCDFiZkXxw
— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2019
4:56 pm IST
China hinted that President Xi would highlight need to forge front against Donald Trump’s policies of trade protectionism
Ahead of the meeting, China hinted that President Xi would highlight the need to forge a united front against US President Donald Trump’s policies of trade protectionism and unilateralism using tariffs as a weapon, reports news agency PTI.
4:54 pm IST
Deepening friendship with China: PMO
Deepening friendship with China: PMO
Deepening friendship with China.
PM @narendramodi’s first meeting on the sidelines of the SCO Summit is with President Xi Jinping.
Both leaders are discussing ways to further strengthen bilateral relations. pic.twitter.com/WgrGcsT2L1
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 13, 2019
4:46 pm IST
PM Modi holds delegation level talks with Xi Jinping
Bishkek: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds delegation level talks with China President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO Summit.
Bishkek: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds delegation level talks with China President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO Summit. #Kyrgyzstan pic.twitter.com/J4oKMcnCdN
— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2019
4:28 pm IST
India to hold meeting with Kyrgyzstan on June 14
The MEA has revealed that India would be holding a meeting with host nation Kyrgyzstan on June 14.
Read more: Narendra Modi embarks on 2-day visit for SCO summit
1:45 pm IST
Warm welcome for PM Modi at Bishkek airport
PM Modi was given a warm welcome upon his arrival at Bishkek airport. Though he will hold some bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit, no bilateral meeting has been planned between him and Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan.
1:40 pm IST
Modi to hold meetings with Putin, Xi
The Prime Minister will hold bilateral meetings with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO summit.
1:29 pm IST
PM Modi lands at Bishkek
PM Modi lands at Bishkek, Krygyzstan’s capital. He is there to attend the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit there.
Kyrgyzstan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands at the Bishkek airport. He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in the city later. pic.twitter.com/emRhMI65D2
— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2019
1:20 pm IST
PM Modi to address India-Kyrgyz Business Forum
Before leaving for the SCO summit, PM Modi tweeted about his engagements in Bishkek, including jointly addressing the first meeting of India-Kyrgyz Business Forum, an endeavour to promote commercial linkages between our nations.
