SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi to meet Putin today, talks with Iran’s Pezeshkian on cards
SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: 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 LIVE: A meeting between Prime Minister 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....Read More
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.
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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."
Via AP
- 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.
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- 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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