Event & Context

Prime minister Narendra Modi attended the shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 in Tianjin, China.

The summit took place against the backdrop of the US tariff war under Donald Trump, making global trade relations a key talking point.

Ahead of the 2-day summit, PM Modi engaged in several bilateral meetings with world leaders.

He shared updates from these meetings on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).


Meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Modi held a significant bilateral meeting with President Xi jinping in Tianjin.

Discussions came amid heightened trade tensions with the US, drawing global attention.


Other Key Meetings

Maldives: Met President Mohamed Muizzu.

Emphasized India’s contribution to Maldives’ development projects.

Stressed that cooperation benefits citizens of both nations.


Nepal: Met prime minister KP Oli.

Highlighted deep-rooted ties between india and Nepal.

Expressed happiness at strengthening cultural and economic cooperation.


Egypt: Met prime minister Mostafa Madbouly.

Recalled his earlier visit to Egypt.

Noted that India–Egypt friendship is reaching new heights of progress.


Belarus: Met President Alexander Lukashenko.

Both sides expressed excitement about future opportunities in bilateral relations.


Tajikistan: Met President Emomali Rahmon.

Relations between india and tajikistan are becoming stronger in trade and culture.

Positive outlook for future collaboration.


Kazakhstan: Met President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Discussed cooperation in energy, security, health, and pharmaceuticals.

Reinforced commitment to shared progress.



Overall Message

Modi’s engagements at the SCO Summit underscored India’s active diplomacy in Asia and beyond.

The meetings reinforced India’s role in regional cooperation, trade, and strategic partnerships amid global uncertainties.

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