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  ‘New reality’ in Afghan with Taliban takeover, foreign troops’ pullout: Pak PM at SCO summit

  World | September 17, 2021 17:21 IST

  Pakistan, which had suffered due to the spillover of conflict and instability in Afghanistan, had an interest in a peaceful and stable Afghanistan, Pakistan PM said.

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  PM Modi addresses plenary session of SCO summit, says - India committed to increasing its connectivity with Central Asia

  News | September 17, 2021 13:00 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Indian delegation at the 21st meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Friday and virtually joined the summit of heads of state via video link. In his address, he said, "India is committed to increasing its connectivity with Central Asia. We believe that landlocked Central Asian countries can benefit immensely by connecting with India's vast market."

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  Fight against radicalisation must for regional security, says PM Modi at SCO summit

  India | September 17, 2021 13:28 IST

  The 21st meeting of the SCO assumes a special significance in light of the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover.

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  SCO meet 2020: EAM Jaishankar meets Tajik, Kyrgyz Republic counterparts

  News | September 09, 2020 21:07 IST

  External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar held talks with Kyrgyz Republic and Tajik counterpart on the sidelines Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.

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  Prime Minister Modi announces USD 200 million line of credit for Kyrgyzstan as two sides sign 15 pacts

  World | June 14, 2019 21:08 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a USD 200 million line of credit for Kyrgyzstan after wide-ranging talks with Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov as the two sides upgraded their ties to the strategic partnership level and signed 15 agreements, including one to eliminate double taxation.

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  Day after avoiding handshake, PM Modi-Imran Khan exchange pleasantries at SCO Summit

  World | June 14, 2019 22:31 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan PM Imran Khan shook hands and exchanged pleasantries at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek on Friday. This comes just a day after PM Modi avoided any confrontation with the Pakistan Prime Minister.

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  14 agreements signed at SCO summit; PM Modi introduces acronym ‘HEALTH’

  India | June 14, 2019 19:34 IST

  Fourteen agreements were signed at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit 2019 in Bishkek on Friday. The agreements signed by the Council of the Head of States, also include cooperation in sports, healthcare and environment.

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  PM Modi hits out at protectionism as US-China trade war rages

  India | June 14, 2019 18:40 IST

  Addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit here, Modi said that unilateralism and protectionism has not benefitted anyone.

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  Another embarrassment for Pakistan: Imran Khan quickly grabs a seat while world leaders stand at SCO ceremony

  Trending | June 14, 2019 17:29 IST

  Imran Khan broke a diplomatic protocol at the opening ceremony of SCO Summit, throwing himself open to immense trolling on social media for the embarrassing move.

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  PM Narendra Modi stresses need to stand united against terrorism at SCO Summit

  News | June 14, 2019 12:34 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need to stand united against terrorism during his brief address in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

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  PM Modi meets Kyrgyzstan President Jeenbekov ahead of SCO Summit

  India | June 14, 2019 14:50 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Kyrgyzstan to participate in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. PM Modi is meeting his Kyrgyz couterpart for the first time after getting re-elected.

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  SCO Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Bishkek

  India | June 14, 2019 14:47 IST

  India is involved in rebulding war-torn Afghanistan. MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar described the meet as a "meeting between trusted friends".

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  Seats apart from Imran Khan, PM Modi avoids handshake, pleasantries with Pakistan PM at SCO Summit dinner

  India | June 13, 2019 23:45 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi came face to face with Pakistan PM Imran Khan at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek on Thursday, but avoided any handshake or exchange of pleasantries.

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  SCO Summit: In meeting with Xi Jinping, PM Modi's stern warning to China's 'all-weather friend'

  World | June 13, 2019 20:23 IST

  ​The issue of terrorism did feature at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek on Thursday. In a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the need for Pakistan to create an atmosphere free of terror.

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  SCO meeting agenda on counter terrorism not aimed at "targeting" any country: China

  World | June 10, 2019 18:45 IST

  The SCO summit in Bishkek this week would discuss economy-related issues and security cooperation with a focus on counter terrorism, but it is not aimed at "targeting" any country, China said on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan are attending the meeting amidst frosty Indo-Pak relations.

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  Don't target Pakistan at SCO summit: China

  World | June 10, 2019 13:01 IST

  "In every summit, the institutional building of the SCO will be discussed that would involve economic cooperation and security cooperation particularly on counter-terrorism," China's Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Hanhui said.

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  PM Modi arrives in New Delhi after wrapping up two-day China visit

  India | June 11, 2018 0:01 IST

  On the sidelines of the summit, Modi met President Xi during which they agreed to hold the next informal summit in India next year besides resolving to continue efforts to ensure peace and tranquility along the border.

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  India opposes China's Belt and Road Initiative at SCO, Modi says connectivity projects must respect sovereignty

  World | June 11, 2018 6:39 IST

  The name of all member countries except India figured in the paragraph of the joint declaration endorsing Beijing's multi-billion dollar project.

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  SCO Summit: PM Modi wraps up two-day China visit, leaves for Delhi

  World | June 10, 2018 16:30 IST

  It is for the first time the Indian prime minister attended the SCO summit after India along with Pakistan became full-fledged members of the grouping, jointly dominated by China and Russia, which has been increasingly seen as a counter to NATO.

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  SCO Summit: PM Modi calls for respect for sovereignty, economic growth, connectivity, and unity among members

  World | June 10, 2018 13:18 IST

  In his address at the Plenary session of the 18th SCO summit, Modi coined an acronym 'SECURE' which he explained: ‘S' for security for citizens, ‘E' for economic development, ‘C' for connectivity in the region, ‘U' for unity, ‘R' for respect of sovereignty and integrity, ‘E' for environment protection.