Modi departs from China after 'productive' visit; SCO condemns Pahalgam attack
Modi's bonhomie with Putin and Xi at SCO meet in Tianjin came against backdrop of souring India-US relations exacerbated by Trump's tariff policy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (September 1) concluded a "productive" visit to China during which he attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and held bilateral talks with world leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Modi, in China on the final leg of his two-nation visit, said in a social media post that he emphasised India's stand on "key global issues" there. "Concluding a productive visit to China, where I attended the SCO Summit and interacted with various world leaders. Also emphasised India’s stand on key global issues," Modi said in an X post.
The PM added that he was thankful to Xi, the Chinese government and the country's people for the "successful organisation" of the summit. His visit to China came after a seven-year gap.
'Double standards'
During his address at the summit earlier in the day, Modi called for shunning double standards in combating terrorism. At the summit that was also attended by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Xi and many other global leaders, Modi said that fighting terrorism is the "duty towards humanity".
He also asserted that the Pahalgam terror attack was not only an assault on India's conscience but was also an open challenge to every nation that believes in humanity.
The grouping listed its strong resolve to combat terrorism in a declaration that was unveiled at the end of the two-day annual summit at China’s port city of Tianjin.
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- 1 Sept 2025 1:33 PM IST
PM Modi departs from China following SCO meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed from Tianjin, China, following his visit to Japan and China. While in Japan, PM Modi participated in the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, in China, he attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.
"Concluding a productive visit to China, where I attended the SCO Summit and interacted with various world leaders. Also emphasised India’s stand on key global issues. Thankful to President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government and people for the successful organisation of this Summit." stated the PM in a post on X.
- 1 Sept 2025 12:44 PM IST
Modi-Putin bilateral meeting concludes
The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin has concluded. Earlier, the Prime Minister had told Putin that a peaceful conclusion to the Russia-Ukraine conflict was the “call of humanity.” Putin said that the SCO provided a platform to unite the countries of the Global South and East.
- 1 Sept 2025 12:20 PM IST
SCO provides a platform to unite the countries of the Global South and East: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin tells PM Modi that the 15th anniversary of the elevation of India-Russia ties to a 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'
"I am feeling very happy after meeting you. SCO provides a platform to unite the countries of the Global South and East. December 21, 2025, marks the 15th anniversary of the elevation of India-Russia ties to a 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'. We enjoy a multi-faceted relationship...Today's meeting is expected to provide a significant boost to the India-Russia relationship. Russia and India enjoy very good relations,” said Putin.
- 1 Sept 2025 12:17 PM IST
Strong India-Russia ties crucial for global peace, says PM Modi
During his bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Tianjin, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that close cooperation between the two countries was crucial for global peace, stability and prosperity.
"India and Russia have always stood shoulder to shoulder even in the most difficult situations. Our close cooperation is important not only for the people of both countries but also for global peace, stability and prosperity. We have been continuously discussing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. We welcome all the recent efforts for peace. We hope that all parties will move forward constructively. A way has to be found to end the conflict as soon as possible and establish lasting peace. This is the call of the entire humanity ,” said Modi.
- 1 Sept 2025 12:13 PM IST
PM Modi urges Putin for a peaceful end to the Ukraine conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tells Russian President Vladimir Putin that ensuring a peaceful end to the Ukrainian conflict is a “plea by humanity” adding that India and Russia have faced several crises together.
"I always feel that meeting you has been a memorable experience. We get an opportunity to exchange information on many things. We have been in constant touch. There have been many high-level meetings between the two sides on a regular basis. 140 crore Indians are eagerly waiting for you for our 23rd summit in December this year. This reflects the depth and breadth of the special and privileged partnership,” said Modi as quoted by ANI.
- 1 Sept 2025 12:00 PM IST
Modi-Putin bilateral meeting commences
The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin has started in Tianjin, China. Earlier, Putin had affirmed Moscow and Beijing’s solidarity in bolstering BRICS against “discriminatory sanctions.”
He criticised the use of finance as “neo-colonialism” that impedes the Global Majority’s development, calling for progress benefiting all humanity. Speaking to Xinhua, Putin highlighted Russia’s role as a leading oil and gas exporter to China, contradicting claims about India’s oil purchases, and noted a USD 100 billion rise in bilateral trade since 2021, mostly settled in rubles and yuan.
He expressed hope that the SCO summit would strengthen the organisation’s ability to address contemporary threats, consolidate Eurasian solidarity, and advance a fairer multipolar world order.
- 1 Sept 2025 11:54 AM IST
Putin says Alaska summit with Trump opened way for peace in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said at the SCO summit that “understandings” reached between him and US President Donald Trump at the meeting in Alaska in August has opened way for bringing peace in Ukraine.
“We highly appreciate the efforts and proposals from China and India aimed at facilitating the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis,” said Putin as quoted by Reuters.
- 1 Sept 2025 11:49 AM IST
China to expedite SCO development bank establishment
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China would accelerate the establishment of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) development bank at the annual summit in Tianjin, reported The Hindu. In his opening remarks, Xi noted that “as the global situation becomes more complex and turbulent, member states are facing more arduous safety and development responsibilities.” He further pledged USD 1.4 billion in loans over the next three years for SCO members, though he did not specify that these funds were earmarked for the proposed bank.
- 1 Sept 2025 11:40 AM IST
Kyrgyzstan assumes SCO presidency
Kyrgyzstan has assumed the SCO presidency and will host the Council of Heads of Member States meeting next year, according to The Hindu. According to an SCO statement, a comprehensive, just settlement of the Palestinian issue is essential for lasting peace in West Asia.
Member states reaffirmed support for UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which includes provisions to lift sanctions on Iran related to its nuclear programme. They also emphasised that establishing an inclusive Afghan government with broad representation of all ethno-political groups is the only viable path to enduring stability and peace in Afghanistan.
