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PM Modi Concludes Two-Nation Tour After Bishkek SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on a two-nation tour.
In Bishkek, he attended a large meeting called the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.
Leaders at the meeting discussed cooperation between their countries.
Modi posed for a group photograph with other leaders and spoke with the presidents of China and Russia.
He also met leaders from Tajikistan, Laos, Iran, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia.
These meetings focused on improving relationships and cooperation.
Modi attended the opening of the World Nomad Games and met members of the Indian community.
After finishing his visit, he traveled back to New Delhi on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Modi posed for a group photograph and interacted with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
He held bilateral discussions with leaders from Tajikistan, Laos, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Armenia.
Modi attended the World Nomad Games opening ceremony and met members of the Indian community in Bishkek.
After completing his engagements in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, Modi left Bishkek for New Delhi on Tuesday.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, SCO leaders and representatives of India’s bilateral partner countries.
- What
- Modi attended the 26th SCO Summit, held bilateral meetings and concluded his two-nation tour.
- Where
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with earlier engagements in Uzbekistan.
- When
- He arrived in Bishkek on Sunday, attended summit-related engagements on Monday and Tuesday, and departed Tuesday.
- Why
- To participate in SCO deliberations, strengthen bilateral relations and advance cooperation with partner countries.
Key facts
- Main event
- 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit
- Summit location
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Departure
- Modi left Bishkek for New Delhi on Tuesday
- Bilateral meetings
- Modi met the leaders of Tajikistan, Laos, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Armenia
- Other event
- Modi attended the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games
- Tour itinerary
- The two-nation tour included Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan
- SCO structure
- The reports describe 10 member states, two observer states and 15 dialogue partners; Azerbaijan and Armenia appear in both listed groups
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
“Met Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, President of Lao PDR on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek. Had a great conversation on boosting bilateral linkages between our nations.”
thehansindia.com
NDTV
“Landed in Bishkek a short while ago. Grateful to Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, for the warm welcome”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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