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Xi, Putin and Modi looking in different directions as Shanghai Cooperation Organisation marks 25th anniversary

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) marked its 25th anniversary in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, with all the trappings a diplomatic milestone demands.

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SCO Summit: India's priorities on terror, security reflected in Bishkek Declaration

India's priorities found reflection in the SCO Bishkek Declaration adopted Tuesday. The declaration emphasized combating terrorism and strengthening scientific cooperation among members. New Delhi highlighted thirteen key outcomes, including a center for countering security threats. Prime Minister Modi urged confronting nations using terrorism as state policy. This summit strengthened India's…

The Economic Times

President Tokayev urges ‘concrete initiatives’ as SCO trade nears $1 trillion

The SCO Council of Heads of State met in Bishkek, bringing together leaders of its ten member countries. With SCO trade approaching $1 trillion, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed new initiatives on security, trade, connectivity and technology.

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Iran says it will return to June ceasefire deal if US does the same

Iran's President Pezeshkian made the offer at the SCO summit in Bishkek hours after Iran and the US exchanged fire over the weekend. IRGC's demands for control of Hormuz and war compensation remain conditions Washington is unlikely to accept.

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World Nomad Games open in Bishkek before an audience of world leaders

A spectacular performance at the Bishkek Arena opened the sixth edition of the World Nomad Games. This is the biggest competition yet, with more than 100 national teams from every continent. Athletes will compete in 43 disciplines rooted in Asia's ancient nomadic culture.

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Exclusive: UN's Guterres urges world leaders to 'stop this madness' and end all wars

The UN Secretary-General told Euronews in Bishkek that some of the key actors in wars in the Middle East and Ukraine were in the room with him, and that it was time to "stop the madness".

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PM Modi concludes two-nation visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his productive two-nation visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. He attended the annual SCO summit in Bishkek, calling for dismantling terrorism's entire ecosystem. In Uzbekistan, ties were elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership with new agreements signed. Modi also met with leaders including Vladimir Putin and…

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‘Wait for me!’? Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif runs to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at SCO Summit in Bishkek: Watch viral video

A viral video from the SCO Summit in Bishkek shows Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif quickly approaching Russian President Vladimir Putin after the leaders' group photograph. The moment has sparked online attention, while PM Narendra Modi was also seen sharing warm interactions with Putin and a brief exchange with Chinese President…

The Economic Times

SCO Summit 2026: Power trio reunites as PM Modi meets Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at Bishkek meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, reviving a closely watched three-way diplomatic moment. The encounter comes amid a cautious India-China thaw, renewed border-management efforts and ahead of India’s upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi.

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SCO Summit: PM Modi warns against ‘double standards’ on terrorism, pitches open trade

Modi warned against “double standards” on terrorism at the SCO summit in Bishkek and said wars and conflicts must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. He also backed efforts to connect markets and facilitate trade to drive development.

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Eurasian nations gather in Bishkek to forge stronger ties, new alliances

Heads of 21 global and rising powers gather in Bishkek for the SCO summit as wars strain the global order. China and Russia have previously used the SCO to project their influence and their stand against the West, but the middle powers are now there to seek new economic and…

Euronews

“We want to expand and diversify our trade basket”: PM Modi after meeting Iran President Pezeshkian in Bishkek

Prime Minister Modi met Iranian President Pezeshkian in Bishkek. They committed to strengthening India's long-standing friendship across diverse sectors. Both leaders aim to expand and diversify bilateral trade in the coming times. They also discussed the prevailing regional situation and lasting peace efforts. India will continue supporting initiatives for uninterrupted…

The Economic Times

SCO Summit: PM Modi meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek

Earlier, PM Modi had met with the Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin later in the day

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SCO Summit: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Armenian PM Pashinyan in Bishkek

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during the SCO Summit. India and Armenia are expanding defense cooperation significantly with new equipment procurements. PM Modi also met with community members and received a book. He is scheduled to meet Iranian and Russian Presidents later. Tomorrow, PM Modi…

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Modi-Xi-Putin together again: What will the Bishkek photo-op tell?

India’s next Modi-Xi-Putin photograph at the SCO summit in Bishkek is likely to carry geopolitical weight, but it should not be read as evidence of a new India-China-Russia alliance.

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Iran crisis puts Xi-Putin’s anti-US bloc to the test, with PM Narendra Modi in the mix

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit convenes amid US economic pressure on Iran. Chinese and Russian presidents will meet with Iran's leader at the summit. The bloc's ability to act coherently faces scrutiny due to internal rivalries. Leaders are expected to offer symbolic solidarity with Tehran. The summit highlights the evolving…

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Forging strategic bridges: Check PM Modi's agenda for 4-day Central Asia visit, from Tashkent talks to SCO Summit in Bishkek

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyz Republic. He will hold talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. Modi will then attend the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek. India aims to boost security and connectivity cooperation across the region. The visit seeks to deepen civilizational…

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Looking to advance India's vision for region free from terror: PM Modi ahead of SCO Summit, State Visit to Uzbekistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on Saturday. He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek. Modi will also undertake a State Visit to Tashkent for discussions. He aims to advance India's vision for security and connectivity. The visit seeks to strengthen partnerships and deepen…

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PM Modi to begin 2-nation Central Asia visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on Saturday, seeking to strengthen India’s ties with Central Asia and advance regional cooperation. In Tashkent, he will hold talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on trade, defence, energy and education before attending the SCO Summit in Bishkek.

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PM Modi to visit Uzbekistan from August 29-30, attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan from August 31

Prime Minister Modi will visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for the SCO summit. He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to attend the important summit. This visit occurs as India and China work to improve bilateral relations. Discussions will focus…

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Xi Jinping to attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan

President Xi Jinping is set to participate in the upcoming SCO summit in Bishkek next week, marking a significant engagement for China as the outgoing Chair. Following the summit, he will embark on a state visit to Kyrgyzstan before heading to Egypt. Notably, Kyrgyzstan will assume the SCO Presidency post-summit.…

The Times of India

Dordoi Bazaar: How a shipping container market became the commercial heart of Central Asia

On the outskirts of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, sits Dordoi Bazaar, a sprawling 100-hectare market built almost entirely from stacked shipping containers, now recognised as the largest wholesale and retail trading hub in Central Asia. What began in the chaotic years following the collapse of the Soviet Union has…

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Kyrgyzstan’s Dordoi Bazaar: a world made from shipping containers and a city within a city

When I left Ainura’s container-shop at the Dordoi Bazaar in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, I found the market eerily quiet. I had not noticed the passing of time, while she generously shared her life story with me.

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How China spreads authoritarian practices beyond its borders

Protests erupted in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, in October 2020 following disputed parliamentary elections. Only four political parties out of 16 had passed the threshold for entry into parliament. Three of these had close ties to the country’s then-president, Sooronbay Jeenbekov.

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Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign historic border agreement after decades of disputes

Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon and Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov ratified the deal on 13 March in Bishkek.

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