Putin Meets Modi and Xi at SCO's 25th Anniversary Summit in Bishkek

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek brought together leaders from Russia, India, China, Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey to focus on regional security, trade, energy, and connectivity.

Putin and Xi shared a warm handshake, praised their partnership as a model amid geopolitical challenges, and discussed permanent visa-free travel after a 43% tourist surge.

Modi called his meeting with Putin a delight, urging a shift from endless war to peace in Ukraine while highlighting strong ties in trade, defense, and energy.The event underscores efforts to build economic and security cooperation beyond Western frameworks, with talks continuing through September 1.