China Gears Up to Host Putin and Modi at SCO Summit

The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit is set to be held in Tianjin, China, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to attend. This marks Modi’s first visit to China in seven years, creating a noteworthy diplomatic opportunity for India within the context of global shifts. The summit is scheduled for August 31st and September 1st. The gathering will be attended by President Xi Jinping, as well as leaders from Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia, and Southeast Asia. It marks a reunion of Modi, Xi, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who were previously seen together at the BRICS summit. Discussions are circulating about the possibility of trilateral talks between India, China, and Russia. China aims to utilize the summit to showcase the unity of Global South nations, offer support to Russia amid sanctions, and highlight its expanding international role. For India, the summit holds significance as efforts are underway to mend relations with China following 2020 border disputes. The summit could provide a chance to initiate trust-building measures, reduce border tensions, and discuss new collaborative opportunities. The event in Tianjin may symbolize the emerging multipolar world order.