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Modi Arrives in Kyrgyzstan for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Kyrgyzstan for an important international meeting.
The meeting is called the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
It will take place on August 31 and September 1.
Leaders from the organisation’s 10 member countries are expected to attend.
Modi may meet Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Kyrgyz officials welcomed him at the airport.
A traditional Kyrgyz dance was performed for him.
Modi said he wants countries to work together against terrorism, separatism and extremism.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Sunday.
He will attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit on August 31-September 1.
Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Kyrgyz officials welcomed Modi at the airport with a traditional dance performance.
Modi said he would advance India’s vision for regional security, connectivity and opportunity.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Shanghai Cooperation Organisation leaders.
- What
- Modi arrived in Kyrgyzstan to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit and hold bilateral meetings.
- Where
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
- When
- He arrived on Sunday; the summit is scheduled for August 31-September 1.
- Why
- He was invited by President Sadyr Zhaparov and intends to advance India’s regional vision centered on security, connectivity and opportunity.
Key facts
- Event
- 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
- Location
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Summit dates
- August 31-September 1
- Organisation membership
- The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has 10 member countries
- Expected meetings
- Modi is expected to meet Sadyr Zhaparov, Vladimir Putin and other SCO leaders
- India’s stated priorities
- Security, connectivity and opportunity
- Regional concerns cited
- Terrorism, separatism and extremism
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
“I also look forward to meeting President Zhaparov and other SCO leaders.”
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