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 11:32 AM IST
Xi urges SCO to reject Cold War mentality
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members to uphold the UN-centred international system and reject Cold War mentality, bloc confrontations, and bullying practices, China Daily reported, citing Xinhua.
Addressing the 25th SCO Heads of State meeting in Tianjin, Xi insisted on promoting an accurate World War II historical perspective and opposing reactionary tariffs, referencing the United States’ “illegal” tariffs, including 50 per cent on India for Russian oil purchases.
He called for protecting the multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core and pursuing mutual benefits for win-win outcomes. Xi emphasised the SCO’s economic scope -26 countries with nearly USD 30 trillion in combined output-and pledged 2 billion yuan (USD 281 million) in grants to member states this year. He also announced an additional 10 billion yuan in loans to the SCO Interbank Consortium over the next three years. The SCO, comprising 10 members, including India since 2017, convened this year in Tianjin with several dialogue partners and observers.
- 1 Sept 2025 11:26 AM IST
India refrains from expressing support to China's Belt and Road initiative
Despite the ongoing efforts from both sides to improve bilateral ties, India has not expressed support for China’s Belt and Road initiative at the SCO Summit, reported The Hindu.
The initiative has faced scrutiny from New Delhi. According to media reports, India was exploring a “Middle Corridor” through Kazakhstan to bypass Chinese-dominated routes, emphasising sovereign control over infrastructure.
- 1 Sept 2025 11:01 AM IST
Modi, Putin head to bilaternal meet venue in the same car
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladirmir Putin are on their way to the venue of their bilateral meeting in the same car. Earlier in the day, the bonhomie among Modi, Putin and Xi Jinping made headlines as the three leaders bonded with each other and shared a warm exchange, ahead of the SCO plenary session on September 1. Earlier, too, they had arrived together at the SCO summit, before engaging in a light exchange that attracted attention.
"After the proceedings at the SCO Summit venue, President Putin and I travelled together to the venue of our bilateral meeting. Conversations with him are always insightful," stated Modi in a post on X.
- 1 Sept 2025 10:52 AM IST
SCO Summit echoes ‘One Earth, One Family’ theme
The declaration at the SCO Summit echoes the theme of "One Earth, One Family and One Future" with member states welcoming the results of the 5th SCO Startup Forum (New Delhi, 3-5 April 2025) in deepening cooperation in the field of scientific and technical achievements and innovations.
"The Declaration echoes the theme of 'One Earth, One Family and One Future". Member states welcomed the results of the 5th SCO Startup Forum (New Delhi, 3-5 April 2025) in deepening cooperation in the field of scientific and technical achievements and innovations. Member States noted the holding of the 20th meeting of the SCO Think Tank Forum (New Delhi, 21-22 May 2025). They also noted the contribution of the SCO Study Centre at the Indian Council for World Affairs (ICWA) in strengthening cultural and humanitarian exchanges," stated the declaration.
- 1 Sept 2025 10:50 AM IST
Pahalgam attack condemned in SCO declaration
The Tianjin Declaration of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) states that the SCO members have condemned the Pahalgam terror attack adding that the perpetrators of such attacks must be brought to justice.
"The Member States strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. They expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the dead and the wounded. They further stated that perpetrators, organisers and sponsors of such attacks must be brought to justice," stated the declaration.
- 1 Sept 2025 10:47 AM IST
SCO members condemn terrorism, recognise role of sovereign states in countering it
The joint declaration at the SCO summit states that the member states emphasise the inadmissibility of attempts to use terrorist, separatist and extremist groups for mercenary purposes and recognise the role of sovereign states in countering threats of terrorism and extremism.
“The Member States, while reaffirming their firm commitment to the fight against terrorism, separatism, and extremism, stress the inadmissibility of attempts to use terrorist, separatist and extremist groups for mercenary purposes. They recognise the leading role of sovereign States and their competent authorities in countering terrorist and extremist threats. The Member States strongly condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, stress that double standards in the fight against terrorism are unacceptable, and call on the international community to combat terrorism, including cross-border movement of terrorists," reads the declaration.
- 1 Sept 2025 10:41 AM IST
Will inform the SCO leaders about details of Alaska meeting with Trump: Putin
Addressing the SCO Summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin says that he will inform the leaders of member states about the details of his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska. He also said that the Ukraine crisis was not the outcome of an invasion, but the result of a “Coup D'état in Kyiv, supported by Ukraine's Western allies.” “Understandings reached at the Alaska Summit with US President Trump open the way to peace in Ukraine,” added Putin.
- 1 Sept 2025 10:27 AM IST
Modi proposes setting up a 'Civilisation Dialogue Forum' at SCO summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposes setting up a 'Civilisation Dialogue Forum' to improve people-to-people ties in the SCO.
#WATCH | At the Shanghai Cooperation Council (SCO) Members Session in Tianjin, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "To enhance people-to-people ties in the SCO, I propose the formation of a 'Civilisation Dialogue Forum'. It will provide a global stage to share our ancient… pic.twitter.com/Qss8tpyhIS
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2025
