Modi-Putin meet highlights: PM Modi, Russia's Putin attend Nomad Games after the SCO Summit meeting
SCO Summit 2026 highlights: PM Modi is in Bishkek for the 26th SCO Summit, with his bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin among the key engagements scheduled on Monday.
SCO Summit 2026 highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, focusing on key aspects of bilateral ties, including cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and defence....Read More
The talks took place over a week before Putin is set to travel to India to attend the annual BRICS summit.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday, marking the first meeting between the two leaders in two years.
A meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been scheduled on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Modi is also likely to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines, although a separate bilateral meeting has not been formally scheduled so far.
Two leaders are expected to review the broader India-Russia bilateral relationship during their meeting.
"We have had a very successful IRIGC (India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission) recently held in Moscow. Both sides are expected to review the entire gamut of bilateral relationships during the meeting between the leaders at the sidelines of the SCO in Bishkek," the MEA Secretary added.
The scheduled meeting comes days after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Putin at the Kremlin during his two-day official visit to Russia and conveyed PM Modi's "good wishes" to the Russian President.
Modi is also likely to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines, although a separate bilateral meeting has not been formally scheduled so far.
The SCO was founded in 2001 by China, Russia and four Central Asian states as a security forum. Over the past quarter-century, it has grown in size and influence, although its goals and programs remain vague and its brand recognition low.
PM Modi in Uzbekistan
Earlier, PM Modi was in Uzbekistan for a two-day visit. During his state visit to Uzbekistan, PM Modi and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met to reflect on the full spectrum of bilateral relations, rooted in civilisational ties built over centuries and strengthened by strong people-to-people ties, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
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- 31 Aug 2026, 10:56:53 PM IST
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- 31 Aug 2026, 08:42:44 PM IST
Modi at SCO LIVE: PM greets the Indian delegation participating in the sixth World Nomad Games
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- 31 Aug 2026, 08:15:55 PM IST
Modi-Putin meet LIVE: PM, Russian Prez's car diplomacy
- 31 Aug 2026, 08:04:10 PM IST
Modi-Putin meet LIVE: PM Modi attends the opening ceremony of the Sixth World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena
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- 31 Aug 2026, 07:56:30 PM IST
Modi-Putin meet LIVE: PM, Prez Putin arrive at the World Nomad Games in Bishkek
- 31 Aug 2026, 07:43:10 PM IST
Modi-Putin meet LIVE: PM says Indians ‘eager’ to welcome Russian Prez for BRICS
During a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "India is hosting the BRICS Summit in a few days, and all Indians are eager to welcome you and your delegation. Your visit will strengthen our bilateral relations and further reinforce dialogue and cooperation within the BRICS framework."
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- 31 Aug 2026, 07:40:36 PM IST
Modi-Putin meet LIVE: Putin says India-Russia relations aided by PM Modi's ‘special attention’
Translating President Putin's words, a translator says, "...I would like to note with satisfaction that Russian-Indian relations continue to strengthen on the basis of the principles of a special and privileged partnership. Distinguished Prime Minister, this is aided by your special attention to Russian-Indian relations and the business and friendly relations that have been established between us. I am very grateful to you for that."
- 31 Aug 2026, 07:32:55 PM IST
Modi-Putin meet LIVE: Visuals from inside the meet surface
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- 31 Aug 2026, 07:28:38 PM IST
Modi-Putin meet LIVE: PM Modi meets Russia's Putin, shares a warm hug
- 31 Aug 2026, 07:15:01 PM IST
Modi-Putin meet LIVE: PM tells Putin hostilities in Ukraine must end
PM Modi tells Putin hostilities in Ukraine must end, Russian agency IFX reports.
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- 31 Aug 2026, 07:07:16 PM IST
Modi-Putin meet LIVE: What is SCO?
Founded in 2001 by China and Russia together with the Central Asian states of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, the SCO has expanded to include India, Pakistan, Iran and Belarus as members, while Afghanistan and Mongolia have observer status and another 15 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, are so-called “dialogue partners.”
- 31 Aug 2026, 06:33:38 PM IST
Modi-Pezeshkian meet LIVE: PM Modi raised the issue of seafarers with Iran Prez
Govt Sources told news agency ANI that during PM Modi's meeting with the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, the issue of seafarers was raised.
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- 31 Aug 2026, 06:18:46 PM IST
Modi-Pezeshkian meet LIVE: PM Modi calls for resolution of West Asia conflict through dialogue and diplomacy
rime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday that India wants to "expand and diversify" the trade basket with Iran in the "times to come" and called for resolution of the West Asia conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
Modi held talks with Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in this capital city of Kyrgyzstan.
"Met President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek. Reiterated our commitment to strengthening India's long standing friendship with Iran across diverse sectors," the prime minister said on social media.
"We want to expand and diversify our trade basket in the times to come. We had a discussion on the prevailing situation in the region. India will continue to support all efforts aimed at ensuring lasting peace," he said.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the two leaders discussed the West Asia conflict and shared perspectives on the evolving situation.
"The prime minister expressed concern at the escalation of tensions in the region and reiterated India's consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy," it said.
Modi also reiterated the need for continued efforts to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region.
"Calling for safeguarding the freedom of navigation and commerce, he emphasised that civilians and civilian infrastructure, including commercial shipping and seafarers must not be harmed under any circumstances," the MEA said.
"Reiterating India's readiness to closely cooperate with Iran in multilateral organisations, including BRICS and SCO, the prime minister conveyed that he looked forward to welcoming President Pezeshkian to India for the BRICS Summit," it said in a statement.
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- 31 Aug 2026, 05:46:21 PM IST
Modi-Putin meet LIVE: PM to attend opening ceremony of 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek on Monday as part of his official visit to Kyrgyzstan.
PM Modi arrived in Bishkek on Sunday, the second leg of his two-country visit after concluding his state visit to Uzbekistan. During his stay, the Prime Minister will attend the 6th World Nomad Games and participate in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.
PM Modi is visiting Bishkek at the invitation of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov.
- 31 Aug 2026, 05:20:26 PM IST
Modi-Putin meet LIVE: Xi, Putin hold talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Russian Prez Vladimir Putin before latter's meeting with PM Modi
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- 31 Aug 2026, 04:37:33 PM IST
Modi-Pezeshkian meet LIVE: Iran Prez tells PM Modi Tehran still seeks a negotiated solution to its conflict with US
Tehran still seeks a negotiated solution to its conflict with the United States, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday, according to semi-official Tasnim news agency, following renewed clashes between the two countries.
Pezeshkian told Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, that continued war was in no one's interest and that dialogue and cooperation were the way to resolve existing problems.
- 31 Aug 2026, 04:10:35 PM IST
Modi-Pezeshkian meet LIVE: PM, Putin talks in focus
PM Modi is also due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin later Monday, putting another of India’s longstanding relationships in focus at the SCO gathering. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Putin are also expected to hold talks on the sidelines of the summit, having met around 10 times since Russia invaded Ukraine four-and-a-half years ago.
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- 31 Aug 2026, 03:44:34 PM IST
Modi-Pezeshkian meet LIVE: PM says had a discussion with Iran Prez on the prevailing situation in the region
- 31 Aug 2026, 03:41:47 PM IST
Modi-Pezeshkian meet LIVE: PM holds a meeting with Kyrgyzstan's President, Sadyr Japarov.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held a meeting with Kyrgyzstan's President, Sadyr Japarov.
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- 31 Aug 2026, 03:16:41 PM IST
Modi-Pezeshkian meet LIVE: PM details ‘wonderful’ meeting with Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan
- 31 Aug 2026, 03:00:08 PM IST
Modi-Pezeshkian meet LIVE: What is PM Modi's schedule today?
Earlier today, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Armenian counterpart Nikol Pashinyan. The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across various areas, including defence, economic, pharma, science and technology, culture and education. They also exchanged views on regional and global developments, including the situation in West Asia. PM Modi reiterated that India looked forward to working closely with Armenia to further deepen and expand bilateral ties.
Later in the day, PM Modi is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and attend the official opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games at the invitation of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov.
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- 31 Aug 2026, 02:40:30 PM IST
Modi-Pezeshkian meet LIVE: The first meeting between PM Modi and Iran President in 2 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday, ANI news agency reported, the first meeting between the two leaders in two years.
- 31 Aug 2026, 02:35:56 PM IST
Modi-Pezeshkian meet LIVE: PM Modi meets Iran's Pezeshkian in Bishkek
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- 31 Aug 2026, 02:22:03 PM IST
Modi-Pezeshkian meet LIVE: Kyrgyz defence officers say meeting PM Modi in Bishkek was a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’
Kyrgyzstan's defence officers and representatives of the Congress of Women of the Kyrgyz Republic on Monday shared their experience of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the officers highlighting the growing defence ties between India and Kyrgyzstan.
Speaking to ANI, Captain Taalaibek of the Ministry of Defence of Kyrgyzstan said, "Meeting with the Prime Minister was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us. It is not every day that you meet the Prime Minister of India, so it was great, and it was very good to have him here in Kyrgyzstan."
- 31 Aug 2026, 02:03:31 PM IST
Modi-Pezeshkian meet LIVE: PM Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan
Modi-Pezeshkian meet LIVE: PM Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Bishkek.
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- 31 Aug 2026, 01:56:09 PM IST
Modi-Pezeshkian meet LIVE: PM Modi's meetings today
Modi-Pezeshkian meet LIVE: PM Modi's meetings today
2.30–3 pm IST: Iran
PM Modi is tentatively scheduled to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
6–6.30 pm IST: Russia
PM Modi is tentatively scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- 31 Aug 2026, 01:21:39 PM IST
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: Iran President Pezeshkian arrives in Bishkek
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday, arrived in Bishkek, where he was received by Kyrgyzstan's Deputy Cabinet Chief, IRNA News Agency reported.
According to IRNA, Pezeshkian is visiting Kyrgyzstan to participate in the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states and the Shanghai Plus gathering.
Pezeshkian is scheduled to deliver a speech at the SCO summit as part of his visit, IRNA reported.
The Iranian President's visit comes as leaders and representatives of SCO member states gather in Bishkek for the summit and related meetings.
Via ANI
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- 31 Aug 2026, 01:08:30 PM IST
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi in Bishkek: What's on the agenda?
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: In Kyrgyzstan, PM Modi will participate in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek on August 31 and September 1. The summit, which marks the 25th anniversary of the SCO, will see Modi highlight India’s priorities of Security, Connectivity and Opportunity. He is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with SCO leaders on the sidelines of the summit and attend the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games, showcasing Central Asia’s cultural heritage.
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- 31 Aug 2026, 12:55:41 PM IST
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: What is the SCO?
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was founded in 2001 by China, Russia and four Central Asian states as a security forum. Over the past quarter-century, it has grown in size and influence, although its goals and programs remain vague and its brand recognition low.
It now includes 10 nations: Russia, China, India, Iran, Pakistan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Many other countries have the status of “dialogue partners."
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- 31 Aug 2026, 12:50:41 PM IST
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: MEA shares PM Modi’s Bishkek interaction with ‘Friends of India’
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: PM exchanged views on the longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Kyrgyz Republic and discussed opportunities to further deepen people-to-people ties and expand the multifaceted partnership between the two countries, MEA said.
- 31 Aug 2026, 12:43:10 PM IST
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: ‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’: Kyrgyz defence officers on meeting PM
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: Kyrgyzstan's defence officers and representatives of the Congress of Women of the Kyrgyz Republic on Monday shared their experience of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the officers highlighting the growing defence ties between India and Kyrgyzstan.
Speaking to ANI, Captain Taalaibek of the Ministry of Defence of Kyrgyzstan said, "Meeting with the Prime Minister was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us. It is not every day that you meet the Prime Minister of India, so it was great, and it was very good to have him here in Kyrgyzstan."
On the defence relationship between the two countries, Taalaibek said, "From my point of view, we did our training in India for three years at the National Defence Academy and one year at the Indian Military Academy as well. In my personal opinion, the relationship is growing stronger each year."
He added, “Nowadays, as officers of the Ministry of Defence, we participate each year in the joint military exercise called KHANJAR. Exercise KHANJAR 13 concluded this year, and next year is KHANJAR 14. So each year, that training with the Indian Armed Forces is growing stronger and stronger.”
Senior Lieutenant Baimurza of the Kyrgyz Ministry of Defence also spoke about his military training in India and his meeting with PM Modi.
Speaking with ANI, he said, "The meeting with the Prime Minister was a very great opportunity for us. My military training took place in India for four years--three years at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Mike Squadron, 143rd Course, and one year at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Cariappa Battalion, Poonch Company," he said.
Baimurza added, "I have many coursemates and friends from India; we are still in touch and talking with them. I would like to say to my coursemates, to the Mikey Mustangs: all the best, happy life, and I wish you good luck."
Gulaiym Eshbaeva, Head of the International Department of the Congress of Women of the Kyrgyz Republic, said meeting PM Modi was a memorable experience.
Speaking to ANI, she said, "Today was a wonderful day because I met with the Prime Minister of India. It was such an inspiring and unforgettable moment."
Via ANI
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- 31 Aug 2026, 12:16:06 PM IST
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: What Kyrgyz communities said after meeting PM Modi
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi on Sunday met people from various communities in Bishkek, ahead of his participation in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in the Kyrgyz capital on Monday.
Among those who met PM Modi were members of the Indian and Kyrgyz cultural and yoga communities, who shared their experiences of promoting Indian traditions, including Odissi and yoga.
Dr. Jyldyz Kuvatova, founder of the Art of Living Foundation, Kyrgyzstan and Professor at the American University of Central Asia, spoke about her experience of participating in an Odissi workshop and performance.
Speaking to ANI, she said, "Namaste everybody! We're so excited to be here. In just four days, we had more than four hours of intensive workshops every day and we had meetings with great personalities, our teachers and the maestros. It was so intense, but it's so much worth it. And we had a performance, we're very excited and thank you for inviting us!"
Aditya Bhushan Mitra, Director of Pylon Traders based in Kyrgyzstan, also met PM Modi and spoke about his experience of participating in the Odissi events.
Speaking to ANI, he said, "Namaskar and it was an incredible experience being here and it was a very successful workshop. And also, for me, it was an incredible opportunity to learn from our teachers, from the great personalities, and to show our culture and everything. And today, what was incredible was a performance. It was just like a dream coming true."
Danil Rykov, President of the Yoga Federation of Kyrgyzstan, also spoke about the cultural collaboration and the opportunity to participate in the Odissi events.
Speaking to ANI, he said, "It's been an incredible joy for us. It's been such an honor to participate in the workshops and especially in the performance here at this magnificent Academy For us, to have the opportunity to share the same stage with these great maestros and outstanding personalities. It was an immense joy and we really believe that this can open up new opportunities for our future events, to increase this marvelous and beautiful collaboration between our associations and our cultures."
Via ANI
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- 31 Aug 2026, 11:44:03 AM IST
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: Russia's Putin and China's Xi to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping and more than a dozen other leaders will gather in Kyrgyzstan Monday for a two-day summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a regional bloc that seeks to be a counterinfluence to the West.
The group, which is celebrating its 25-year anniversary, brings together Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, four Central Asian countries and Moscow-allied Belarus.
Arriving in Bishkek on Sunday, Xi hailed what he described as a "golden period" in relations with Central Asian Kyrgyzstan, as China deepens its influence in the historically Russia-dominated region.
Putin and Xi have previously used SCO summits to promote their vision of a multipolar world and present a united front against the West.
It takes place four-and-a-half years into Moscow's Ukraine invasion and six months into the war between Washington and Tehran. Iran will be represented by its president, Masoud Pezeshkian.
Putin, Xi, Pezeshkian as well as India's Narendra Modi and Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif are due to take part in a plenary session chaired by Kyrgyz leader Sadyr Japarov.
Via AFP
- 31 Aug 2026, 11:36:28 AM IST
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Bishkek
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the memorial in Bishkek ahead of his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Summit.
The statue was unveiled by PM Modi during his visit to Kyrgyzstan in the year 2015.
PM Modi also met and interacted with members of the Indian community in Bishkek.
Speaking on the meeting Aditya Bhushan Mitra Director, Pylon Traders based in Kyrgyzstan said, " Namaskar and it was an incredible experience being here. And also, for me, it was an incredible opportunity to learn from our teachers, from the great personalitiesand to show our culture and everything. It was just like a dream coming true."
Via ANI
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- 31 Aug 2026, 11:29:38 AM IST
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi thanks Kyrgyz leader for warm welcome in Bishkek
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi said, “Grateful to Mr. Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic for the warm welcome.”
“Will be meeting various leaders bilaterally and attending the SCO Summit tomorrow and the day after.”
- 31 Aug 2026, 11:23:07 AM IST
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: Iran President Pezeshkian to meet PM Modi during SCO Summit
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and SCO Plus meeting, Iran's state-run IRNA News Agency reported on Monday.
According to IRNA, Pezeshkian left Tehran for Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, to participate in and address the SCO summit and the SCO Plus meeting.
During his visit, the Iranian President will hold bilateral meetings with several participating leaders, including PM Modi, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and the Presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan.
Via ANI
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- 31 Aug 2026, 11:19:18 AM IST
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi meets people from various communities in Bishkek
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met people from various communities during his visit to Bishkek.
- 31 Aug 2026, 10:56:33 AM IST
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi arrives in Kyrgyzstan to attend SCO summit
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Kyrgyzstan, where he is scheduled to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and hold a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines.
The prime minister was received at the airport by Kasymaliev Adylbek Aleshovich, chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.
A traditional Kyrgyz dance performance was also held at the airport to welcome the prime minister.
Via PTI
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