Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, 14 June, addressed the Heads of State of SCO members nations on Friday, 14 June. Modi raised the issue of terrorism and said that countries supporting and funding terrorism must be held accountable.
Modi on Thursday, 13 June, held a bilateral meeting with the Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO summit and discussed Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
Modi on Thursday, 13 June, arrived in Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan to attend the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The SCO is a China-led eight-member economic and security bloc with India and Pakistan being admitted to the grouping in 2017.
- PM Modi met with Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of SCO summit
- Xi Jinping has confirmed his ‘readiness’ to visit India this year
- Putin has invited PM Modi to be the main guest at Eastern Economic Forum
- There will be no bilateral meeting between PM Modi and Pak PM Imran Khan
PM Modi Leaves for Delhi After Attending the SCO Summit
‘Thank You,’ says PM Modi to Kyrgyz Republic & President Jeenbekov
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to thank the people of the Kyrgyzstan Republic and President Jeenbekov for hosting the SCO Summit and the hospitality.
Thank you to the exceptional people of the Kyrgyz Republic for hosting a productive SCO Summit. This Summit will boost multilateral cooperation and lead to many positive outcomes.
I also thank the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and President Jeenbekov for the hospitality
Discussed Economy, Trade, Culture: Modi on Talks with Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov
PM Modi Exchanges Pleasantries with Pak Counterpart Imran Khan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged usual pleasantries with the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan in the Leaders’ Lounge at the SCO Summit in Bishkek, reported ANI.
It is also learnt that Khan congratulated Modi on his election victory during their first face-to-face interaction, reported PTI.
India & Kyrgyzstan Are Strategic Partners Now, Will Fight Terrorism Together: PM Modi
“Jeenbekov and I, both of us realise the potential of mutual cooperation, which is why we have decided to take our relationship to the next level and become strategic partners,” said PM Modi.
Modi also said, “We are together in fight against terrorism, it is imperative to give out a message to the world that terrorism will not be tolerated at any cost.”
Meeting Between PM Modi & Kyrgyzstan President Jeenbekov Ends
The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbay Jeenbekov has ended. In the meeting, discussion exploring new areas of cooperation took place.
PM Modi Receives a Ceremonial Welcome in Bishkek, Begins His Bilateral Visit Post-SCO Summit
In Kyrgyzstan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Bishkek, as he officially began his bilateral visit to Kyrgyzstan, after the end of SCO Summit.
Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbay Jeenbekov also present.
PM Modi’s Meet with Iranian President Rouhani Gets Cancelled
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Iran President Hassan Rouhani in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, cancelled due to scheduling issues, reported ANI.
The official banquet got delayed which disrupted the schedule of all the leaders.
PM Modi Signed Documents at the SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also signed documents at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, in Bishkek on Friday, June 14.
Youth & Innovators Will Help Achieve India’s Goal of 5 Trillion Dollars: PM Modi
PM Modi at India-Kyrgyz Business Forum: “Growth in economical status and advancement in technology in India are prominent reasons for development across globe. Besides, youth and innovators of India will play significant role in attainment of India’s goal of 5 trillion dollars.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Indo-Kyrgyzstan Business Forum on Friday.
PM Modi Attends Indo-Kyrgyzstan Business Forum with President Jeenbekov
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbay Jeenbekov, at India-Kyrgyzstan Business Forum in Bishkek, reported ANI.
Addressing the India-Kyrgyz Business Forum, he said that India and Kyrgyztan have given the final shape to the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and the bilateral investment treaty, which would help in creating a proper atmosphere for the bilateral trade.
Pak PM Imran Khan Trolled for Breaking Diplomatic Protocol; Sat While Everyone Else Stood
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan broke the diplomatic protocol at the opening ceremony of the SCO Summit in Bishkek when he sat down even as all other leaders, including his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, were standing, an embarrassing gaffe for which he was trolled online.
He stood briefly when his name was announced and then seated himself again before the other leaders, in a breach of protocol.
Next SCO Summit to be Held at Russia: MEA Breifing
“All member countries have come to a consensus on a statement against terrorism, i.e.consensus of all the countries which are coming out with a joint declaration. It is a strong statement endorsed by all the member countries,” said MEA at the SCO summit in Bishkek.