Xi, Modi and Putin attend SCO summit: What’s on the agenda?
Economic and trade cooperation takes center stage as member states gather for regional diplomatic events across Asia. Vice Minister of National Economy Assan Darbayev reported that Kazakhstan's trade with Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries reached $72.5 billion in 2025, marking a 7% year-on-year increase. Ministers gathered in Dushanbe for the 25th Meeting of Ministers responsible for foreign economic and trade activities to discuss boosting mutual trade, investment, and digitalization. Meanwhile, bilateral engagements continue in New Delhi with leaders pursuing strategic trade targets.
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- ✓ Kazakhstan's trade with SCO countries reached $72.5 billion in 2025, rising 7% year-on-year.
- ✓ The 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states responsible for foreign economic and trade activities was held in Dushanbe.
- ✓ Kazakhstan was represented at the Dushanbe meeting by Vice Minister of National Economy Assan Darbayev.
What changed
Kazakhstan pushed for greater digital trade cooperation and regional value chain development during the 25th Meeting of SCO Ministers responsible for foreign economic and trade activities in Dushanbe.
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SCO and BRICS economic and trade summits convene in Asia
Economic and trade cooperation takes center stage as member states gather for regional diplomatic events across Asia. Vice Minister of National Economy Assan Darbayev reported that Kazakhstan's trade with Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries reached $72.5 billion in 2025, marking a 7% year-on-year increase. Ministers gathered in Dushanbe for the 25th Meeting of Ministers responsible for foreign economic and trade activities to discuss boosting mutual trade, investment, and digitalization. Meanwhile, bilateral engagements continue in New Delhi with leaders pursuing strategic trade targets.
Why it matters
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization functions as a key multilateral platform for Central and South Asian economies to align trade, infrastructure, and industrial policies. Recent ministerial talks build on steady commercial growth across member states, driven by digital trade integration and transport corridor development. These regional meetings run parallel to broader diplomatic outreach involving leaders such as Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Narendra Modi.
What is confirmed
- Kazakhstan's trade with SCO countries reached $72.5 billion in 2025, rising 7% year-on-year.
- The 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states responsible for foreign economic and trade activities was held in Dushanbe.
- Kazakhstan was represented at the Dushanbe meeting by Vice Minister of National Economy Assan Darbayev.
Still unconfirmed
- Fuel, trade, and transit dominated the Russian president's recent spate of meetings with Asian and African leaders.
What to watch next
- Official agreements and joint statements resulting from the SCO ministerial meeting in Dushanbe
- Further announcements regarding trade targets and bilateral pacts from ongoing leader summits
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Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin Arrive in New Delhi for BRICS Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit, where he is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of diplomatic efforts to mend bilateral ties. Meanwhile, Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate bilateral talks in the capital to pursue a trade target of $100bn by 2030 across six strategic sectors. The leaders previously traveled together by car to the INNOPROM exhibition following their discussions. The current meetings serve as a crucial diplomatic milestone for the participating nations.
Why it matters
The ongoing BRICS events bring together key global leaders in New Delhi to address trade targets and territorial friction. Xi Jinping is visiting India for the first time since 2019, making the Modi-Xi meeting a litmus test for relations following prior tensions. Parallel diplomatic engagements involve other international figures, including Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to discuss economic cooperation.
What is confirmed
- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit 2026.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in New Delhi to discuss a $100bn trade target by 2030 and six strategic sectors.
Still unconfirmed
- Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed discussed expanding political dialogue and boosting trade, economic, and investment cooperation.
What to watch next
- The outcome of the scheduled meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping concerning border issues and trade.
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Modi and Putin conclude talks as Xi prepares for first India visit since 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have concluded bilateral talks in New Delhi ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit. The leaders traveled together by car to the INNOPROM exhibition following their meeting. Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit India on September 12-13 for the summit, marking his first trip to the country since 2019. The upcoming Modi-Xi meeting will focus on border issues and trade, serving as a test for the tentative reset of relations between the two economies following tensions in 2020.
Why it matters
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit amidst global economic challenges and conflict. The diplomatic gathering follows a previous meeting between Modi and Putin on August 31 during the SCO summit. The visit from Xi Jinping follows a previous encounter between the Indian and Chinese leaders on August 31, 2025, in Tianjin.
What is confirmed
- Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin concluded bilateral talks in Delhi.
- Xi Jinping last visited India in 2019.
- The BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 12-13 in New Delhi.
Still unconfirmed
- The Modi-Xi meeting will specifically focus on trade and border issues.
- Modi and Putin's agenda included nuclear power, the Ukraine war, and Su-57 aircraft sales.
What to watch next
- The outcome of the Modi-Xi meeting on September 12-13 regarding border disputes.
- Official statements on trade agreements resulting from the 18th BRICS Summit.
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Xi Jinping to visit India for BRICS Summit as Modi and Putin prepare for talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit India for the first time since 2019 to attend the BRICS Summit on September 12-13 in New Delhi. Ahead of the summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled for bilateral discussions on September 11. Their agenda focuses on trade, nuclear power, the Ukraine war, and the potential sale of Su-57 aircraft. This follows a meeting between Modi and Putin on August 31 during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Why it matters
The summit takes place under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability" at Bharat Mandapam. Xi's visit occurs after a sharp deterioration in India-China relations following the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes. These high-level meetings signal a period of intense diplomatic activity across the BRICS and SCO frameworks.
What is confirmed
- The BRICS Leaders' Summit is scheduled for September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
- President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks on September 11.
- Modi and Putin previously met on August 31 at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek.
- The proposed agenda for the Modi-Putin meeting includes nuclear energy, the Ukraine war, trade, and Su-57 aircraft sales.
Still unconfirmed
- Moscow is considering a future trilateral meeting between Russian, US, and Chinese leaders pending a specific agenda.
- Xi Jinping's attendance at the BRICS summit is his first visit to India since 2019.
What to watch next
- Outcome of the September 11 bilateral talks between Modi and Putin
- Official statements from the India-China meetings during the BRICS Summit
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Modi and Putin Set for Bilateral Talks Amid Regional Summits
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will conduct bilateral discussions in New Delhi on September 11, ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026. The upcoming agenda includes talks on nuclear power, the Ukraine war, and the potential sale of Su-57 aircraft to India. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the scheduled Friday meeting. Meanwhile, Moscow is not ruling out a future trilateral meeting involving Russian, US, and Chinese leaders, though understanding the specific agenda remains a prerequisite for any actual preparations.
Why it matters
These diplomatic engagements follow recent interactions at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan, where Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a brief discussion. While Xi pushes for a multipolar world to counterbalance Western influence, India maintains a balanced stance to prevent the bloc from turning into an anti-Western coalition. Separately, Moscow is weighing US tariff threats as it coordinates high-level meetings with Asian partners.
What is confirmed
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a bilateral meeting on September 11 in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026.
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the sale of Su-57 aircraft to India is on the agenda for Friday's talks.
- Discussions during the Modi-Putin meeting will also cover nuclear power and the Ukraine war.
Still unconfirmed
- Moscow is not ruling out a trilateral meeting of Russian, US, and Chinese leaders, pending an agreed agenda.
What to watch next
- The outcome of the September 11 bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Putin in New Delhi.
- Official announcements regarding the potential sale of Su-57 aircraft and nuclear power agreements.
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Modi and Xi hold brief meeting at 25th anniversary SCO summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping held a brief interaction during the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan. The meeting occurs as the bloc marks its 25th anniversary, though the organization continues to struggle with a unified worldview despite representing a quarter of the global population. While Xi Jinping seeks a multipolar world to counterbalance Western influence, India remains engaged but aloof to prevent the group from becoming a Chinese-led anti-Western coalition or a bandwagon for Beijing.
Why it matters
The summit takes place amid ongoing tensions between India and China following the Galwan clash. India is balancing its SCO membership with a need to hedge against an unpredictable United States. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping continue to strengthen bilateral ties.
What is confirmed
- The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is marking its 25th anniversary.
- The SCO represents a quarter of the globe.
Still unconfirmed
- Modi and Xi Jinping held a brief interaction at the 26th SCO Summit.
What to watch next
- Official readouts of the Modi-Xi interaction regarding border guardrails.
- Formal SCO declarations on the war in Ukraine.
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India Hedges US Ties While China Seeks Multipolar World at SCO Summit
India is maintaining an aloof but engaged posture at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan to counter Chinese influence and hedge against an unpredictable US. While Xi Jinping seeks to build a multipolar world to counterbalance the West, New Delhi aims to keep the bloc relevant to the Global South without allowing it to become a Chinese bandwagon or an anti-Western coalition. This occurs as Narendra Modi has called for an end to the war in Ukraine and Xi Jinping has pledged to strengthen bilateral ties with Vladimir Putin.
Why it matters
The SCO serves as a platform for Russia and China to challenge US global dominance. India's participation is a strategic balancing act to avoid total alignment with either the West or a China-led bloc.
Still unconfirmed
- India's engagement is a hedge against an unpredictable US and an effort to counter China's influence within the bloc
- New Delhi wants to prevent the bloc from becoming an explicitly anti-Western coalition or a Chinese bandwagon
- China is gathering partners around a vision of a multipolar world but faces internal divisions among those partners
What to watch next
- Official summit communiques regarding regional security and US influence
- Further diplomatic statements from New Delhi on the balance between SCO and BRICS objectives
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Xi, Modi and Putin Meet at SCO Summit to Counter US Influence
Leaders of China, Russia, and India gathered in Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. The meeting serves as a coordinated effort to counter US global influence and establish Russia as a counterweight to the West. During the summit, Narendra Modi urged Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine for the sake of humanity, while Xi Jinping informed Putin that the foundations of their bilateral ties would grow stronger.
Why it matters
The SCO summit brings together regional powers to challenge Western hegemony. Kyrgyzstan is hosting the event. The tension between the participants' goals is highlighted by India's call for peace in Ukraine amidst Russia's strategic alignment with China.
What is confirmed
- Leaders of China, Russia, and India met in Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
- The summit aims to counter US global influence.
- Narendra Modi told Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake.
Still unconfirmed
- Vladimir Putin intends to set Russia as a counterweight to the West at the Bishkek summit.
- Xi Jinping told Putin that the foundations of their ties will be stronger.
- Vladimir Putin appeared tense during his meeting with Narendra Modi.
What to watch next
- Official communique regarding SCO security agreements
- Statements on specific timelines for the end of the Ukraine conflict
- Details on new bilateral trade agreements between China and Russia
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