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PM Modi exchanges warm handshakes with Xi, Putin at SCO Summit in Bishkek

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen sharing warm handshakes and a brief exchange with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek, as the leaders gathered for the official group photograph. The summit, hosted by Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov, brings together 10 member states along with partner and observer countries, and PM Modi is expected to address the gathering highlighting India's priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity.

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Leaders gather in Bishkek for SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen sharing warm handshakes and a brief exchange with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek on Tuesday. The interaction took place as the leaders gathered at the Yrys Ordo Congress Hall for the official group photograph, according to reports from Deccan Chronicle and The Times of India. PM Modi was seen greeting Xi and Putin as the leaders assembled for the photograph.

The summit is hosted by Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov, who is also chairing the gathering and leading a roundtable discussion held at the venue, as reported by both Deccan Chronicle and The Times of India. A roundtable discussion involving the SCO member states was held at the Yrys Ordo Congress Hall on the sidelines of the summit.

Attendees and summit format

Alongside PM Modi, Xi and Putin, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev,and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon are attending the summit, according to both Deccan Chronicle and The Times of India. The 26th SCO Leadership Summit brings together the organisation's 10 member states, along with 15 partner countries and two observer countries, as reported by Deccan Chronicle. The grouping represents around 25 per cent of global GDP, according to both outlets. The summit is also being held in the expanded "SCO Plus" format, bringing together leaders from a wider group of countries, including 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, as reported by The Times of India.

India's role and priorities

PM Modi is participating in the summit, which marks the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, as reported by Deccan Chronicle. India has been a full member of the organisation since 2017, according to both Deccan Chronicle and The Times of India. PM Modi, who will address the summit, is expected to outline India's priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity, according to both outlets. The summit focuses on cooperation in areas including security, connectivity, economic development,and regional stability, as reported by The Times of India.

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Deccan Chronicle

Framing: The headline emphasizes a brief exchange among Modi, Xi Jinping, and Putin at the SCO summit. — neutral and factual

as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen briefly having an exchange with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
A roundtable discussion was held at Bishkek's Yrys Ordo Congress Hall on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on Tuesday.
Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov, who is hosting the summit and serving as its chairman, was leading the discussion.
Along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon are also present at the SCO gathering.
The 26th SCO Leadership Summit brings together 10 member states, 15 partner countries and two observer countries.
With the membership of 10 countries, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation represents about 25 per cent of global GDP.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the summit, which will mark the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
India has been a full member of the organisation since 2017.
Prime Minister Modi will address the summit, where he will highlight India's priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity at the forum.
The summit is also being conducted in an expanded 'SCO Plus' format, bringing together leaders from more than a dozen other associated countries.

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The Times of India

Framing: Emphasizes a video of PM Modi sharing warm handshakes with Xi and Putin at the SCO Summit. — Neutral and descriptive

as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The 26th SCO Leadership Summit brings together the organisation's 10 member states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday was seen sharing warm handshakes and a brief exchange with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek.
The interaction took place as the leaders gathered at the Yrys Ordo Congress Hall for the official group photograph.
PM Modi was seen greeting Xi and Putin as the leaders assembled for the photograph.
The three leaders are among the heads of state and government attending the summit, hosted by Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov.
A roundtable discussion involving the SCO member states was also held at the venue.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon are attending the summit.
The 26th SCO Leadership Summit brings together the organisation's 10 member states, along with 15 partner countries and two observer countries.
The grouping represents around 25% of global GDP and focuses on cooperation in areas including security, connectivity, economic development and regional stability.
PM Modi, who will address the summit, is expected to outline India's priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity.
India has been a full member of the SCO since 2017.
The summit is also being held in the expanded "SCO Plus" format, bringing together leaders from a wider group of countries.
Those attending 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.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimPrime Minister Narendra Modi was seen briefly having an exchange with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Deccan Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimA roundtable discussion was held at Bishkek's Yrys Ordo Congress Hall on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on Tuesday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Deccan Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe 26th SCO Leadership Summit brings together 10 member states, 15 partner countries and two observer countries.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Deccan Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimKyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov is hosting the 26th SCO Summit and served as the chairman of the roundtable discussion, which he led.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Deccan Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimChinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon are attending the SCO summit in Bishkek.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, Deccan Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, with its 10 member states, represents about 25 per cent of global GDP.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Deccan Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimPrime Minister Narendra Modi's summit participation will mark the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deccan Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimIndia has been a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation since 2017.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Deccan Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimPrime Minister Modi will address the summit and outline India's priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Deccan Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe summit was conducted in an expanded 'SCO Plus' format, bringing together leaders from more than a dozen other associated countries.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Deccan Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe interaction between PM Modi and the Chinese and Russian leaders took place as the leaders gathered at the Yrys Ordo Congress Hall for the official group photograph.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimA roundtable discussion involving the SCO member states was held at the Yrys Ordo Congress Hall.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, Deccan Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe Shanghai Cooperation Organisation represents around 25% of global GDP.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Deccan Chronicle, The Times of India 13 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01