What PM Modi Said At SCO Summit: 10 Key Takeaways
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing the need for regional cooperation on security, connectivity, and economic opportunity. He specifically called for a united front against terrorism and rejected the use of state-sponsored terrorism as a strategic tool.
Why it matters
India's stance at the SCO highlights its diplomatic efforts to address regional security threats while navigating its membership in a China-led organization.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan, outlining key actions for strengthening regional cooperation. His remarks came in the middle of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has affected global energy supplies and economies.The 10-member SCO was established in 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. India and Pakistan became full members in 2017, followed by Iran in 2023 and Belarus in 2024.This year's summit was held in an expanded 'SCO-Plus' format, bringing together leaders from more than a dozen associated countries, including T rkiye, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Mongolia, Laos and Togo. Here's a look at what PM Modi said at the SCO summit.Strengthen the three pillars of SCO cooperationPM Modi called for stronger cooperation around the three key pillars of the SCO - security, connectivity and opportunity.
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