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Modi Arrives in Bishkek for 26th SCO Summit Amid Enhanced Regional Dialogue
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bishkek for the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, hosted by Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov. The summit brings together leaders from 10 member states and several partner countries, with Modi expected to emphasize India’s priorities of security, connectivity, and opportunity.
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Modi Arrives in Bishkek for 26th SCO Summit Amid Enhanced Regional Dialogue
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bishkek on Tuesday for the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, held at the Yrys Ordo Congress Hall, according to reports from ANI and Republic World. The summit, which marks the 25th anniversary of the SCO, brings together leaders from member states, partner countries, and observer nations.
Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov is hosting the summit and serving as its chairman, the reports stated. Alongside Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were present, as were Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.
The summit is being conducted in an expanded “SCO Plus” format, with leaders from more than a dozen associated countries also attending. These include Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith, and Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe, according to the reports.
According to ANI and Republic World, the 26th SCO Leadership Summit brings together 10 member states, 15 partner countries, and two observer countries. The SCO represents approximately 25 per cent of global GDP.
In his address to the summit, Modi is expected to highlight India’s priorities of security, connectivity, and opportunity, the reports said. India has been a full member of the SCO since 2017.
Focus on Regional Goals and Cooperation
Reports from ANI and Republic World outlined the SCO’s stated objectives, which include strengthening mutual trust, friendship, and good-neighbourliness; promoting multilateral interaction to maintain peace, security, and stability in the region; jointly addressing new challenges and threats; and encouraging effective and mutually beneficial cooperation in various spheres, including economic growth and social and cultural development.
The SCO countries are developing long-term relations based on universally recognised principles and norms of international law, the reports said.
World Nomad Games Opening Ceremony
On Monday, Modi and other SCO leaders attended the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek, as reported by ANI and Republic World. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X: “PM @narendramodi, along with other SCO leaders, participated in the official opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek.”
Jaiswal highlighted that the biennial event celebrates the rich sporting traditions, culture, and heritage of nomadic civilisations, bringing together countries in a vibrant celebration of their shared culture, according to the reports. Modi greeted the Indian contingent participating in the event, which comprised 87 members, including 73 athletes, 10 cultural representatives, and four participants in the scientific programme.
The World Nomad Games are being held from August 31 to September 6 in Kyrgyzstan, with main events organised in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrchyn, and other locations in the Issyk-Kul region, the reports said. The games were conceived following the Bishkek Declaration signed in 2012 by Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkey at the Summit of the Heads of Turkic States. The first edition was held in Kyrgyzstan in 2014, with subsequent editions in 2016 and 2018 in Kyrgyzstan, 2022 in Iznik, Turkey, and 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The 2026 edition features a wide-ranging sports programme comprising 43 disciplines, including traditional wrestling forms such as Goresh, Kurash, and Mongol Bokh, along with Kok Boru, Kekpar, equestrian events, Toguz Kargool, Mangala, Oware, Chuko, Ordo, tug of war, and strongman competitions, according to the reports.
UN Secretary-General in Attendance
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also arrived to attend the summit, as reported by ANI and Republic World.
The summit is expected to continue through the day, with leaders engaging in discussions on regional and global issues.
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Framing: Announces PM Modi's arrival at the SCO summit venue, focusing on his attendance. — factual and promotional
Framing: Highlights the readiness of the Yrys Ordo Congress Hall for the 26th SCO Summit and PM Modi's intention to underscore India's priorities. — Informative and positive, emphasizing readiness and India's active participation.
Facts Included:
Preparations at Bishkek's Yrys Ordo Congress Hall are complete ahead of the 26th SCO Summit.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has ten member states.
It represents about 25 percent of global GDP.
The SCO countries are developing long-term relations of good-neighbourliness, friendship and cooperation in the spheres of mutual interest based on the universally recognised principles and norms of international law.
The main goals include strengthening mutual trust, friendship and good-neighbourliness, promoting multilateral interaction to maintain and ensure peace, security and stability in the region, jointly addressing new challenges and threats, encouraging effective and mutually beneficial cooperation, and promoting economic growth and social and cultural development.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the summit, which will mark the 25th anniversary of the SCO.
India has been a full member of the organisation since 2017.
Prime Minister Modi will address the summit, highlighting India's priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity.
PM Modi and SCO leaders attended the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek.
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X about PM Modi's participation in the opening ceremony.
The biennial event celebrates the rich sporting traditions, culture and heritage of nomadic civilisations.
PM Modi greeted the Indian contingent participating in the event.
The Indian contingent comprised 87 members, including 73 athletes, 10 cultural representatives and four participants in the scientific programme.
PM Modi waved to the contingent as it passed by.
The 6th World Nomad Games are being held from August 31 to September 6 in Kyrgyzstan.
Main events will be organised in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrchyn and other locations in the Issyk-Kul region.
The World Nomad Games were conceived following the Bishkek Declaration signed in 2012 by Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkey.
The first edition was held in Kyrgyzstan in 2014, with later editions in 2016 and 2018 in Kyrgyzstan, 2022 in Iznik, Turkey, and 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The 2026 edition features a wide-ranging sports programme including traditional wrestling forms such as Goresh, Kurash and Mongol Bokh, along with Kokpar, equestrian events, Toguz Kargool, Mangala, Chuko, Ordo, tug of war and strongman competitions.
Framing: PM Modi's arrival at the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek — Factual and informative, with a focus on listing attendees and describing the summit's context.
Framing: The headline emphasizes PM Modi's upcoming address at the SCO summit and his highlighting of India's priorities.
Facts Included:
The 26th SCO Summit is being held at Bishkek's Yrys Ordo Congress Hall.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has ten member states.
The SCO represents about 25 percent of global GDP.
The summit will mark the 25th anniversary of the SCO.
India has been a full member of the organisation since 2017.
PM Modi will highlight India's priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity.
PM Modi attended the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek.
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared visuals on X and said: 'PM @narendramodi, along with other SCO leaders, participated in the official opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek.'
The Indian contingent comprised 87 members, including 73 athletes, 10 cultural representatives and four participants in the scientific programme.
The 6th World Nomad Games are being held from August 31 to September 6 in Kyrgyzstan.
The World Nomad Games were conceived following the Bishkek Declaration signed in 2012 by Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkey.
The first World Nomad Games was held in Kyrgyzstan in 2014.
The summit is held at Bishkek's Yrys Ordo Congress Hall
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived for the summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin is present
Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov is hosting the summit and serving as chairman
List of other leaders present: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon
The summit is conducted in an expanded 'SCO Plus' format
Leaders attending the expanded format include Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan, Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe
The summit brings together 10 member states, 15 partner countries, and two observer countries
The SCO represents about 25 per cent of global GDP
The main goals of the SCO include strengthening mutual trust, friendship, good-neighbourliness, promoting multilateral interaction, and encouraging cooperation
India has been a full member of the SCO since 2017
PM Modi will address the summit, highlighting security, connectivity, and opportunity
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has arrived
PM Modi and other SCO leaders attended the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games on Monday
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted visuals from the event on X
The 2026 World Nomad Games features traditional sports including Goresh, Kurash, Kok Boru, Kekpar, Toguz Kargool, Mangala, Oware, tug of war, and strongman competitions
The Indian contingent comprises 87 members, including 73 athletes, 10 cultural representatives and four participants in the scientific programme
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ClaimThe 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit is being held at Bishkek's Yrys Ordo Congress Hall.
ClaimThe SCO countries are developing long-term relations of good-neighbourliness, friendship and cooperation in the spheres of mutual interest based on the universally recognised principles and norms of international law.
ClaimThe main goals of the SCO include strengthening mutual trust, friendship and good-neighbourliness, promoting multilateral interaction, maintaining peace, security and stability in the region, jointly addressing new challenges and threats, encouraging effective cooperation, and promoting economic growth and social and cultural development.
ClaimThe following leaders were present at the SCO gathering: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.
ClaimLeaders attending the expanded format include Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan, Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith, and Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe.
ClaimMinistry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X: 'PM @narendramodi, along with other SCO leaders, participated in the official opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek.'
ClaimThe World Nomad Games were conceived following the Bishkek Declaration signed in 2012 by Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkey at the Summit of the Heads of Turkic States.
ClaimThe first edition of the World Nomad Games was held in Kyrgyzstan in 2014, with subsequent editions in 2016 and 2018 in Kyrgyzstan, 2022 in Iznik, Turkey, and 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan.
ClaimThe 2026 edition of the World Nomad Games features a wide-ranging sports programme comprising 43 disciplines, including traditional wrestling forms such as Goresh, Kurash and Mongol Bokh, along with Kok Boru, Kekpar, equestrian events, Toguz Kargool, Mangala, Oware, Chuko, Ordo, tug of war and strongman competitions.
ClaimA roundtable discussion was held in Bishkek's Yrys Ordo Congress Hall on the sidelines of the SCO Summit on Tuesday, led by Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov.