Prior to the SCO summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Jinping asserted that India and China must view their relationship with a long-term strategic mindset. He emphasized the importance of both countries working together cautiously to ensure strong and stable ties.
In a veiled critique of the policies of former US President Donald Trump, Jinping advocated that India and China should jointly endeavor to maintain a world order founded on multilateralism, where multiple nations engage in cooperative relations.