Archive · 31 Aug 2026
PM Modi Arrives in Bishkek for SCO Summit Talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Bishkek, a city in Kyrgyzstan.
He went there to attend a large international meeting called the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.
Leaders from several countries are expected to take part.
Modi received a formal welcome when he arrived at the airport.
He plans to meet other leaders in separate bilateral meetings.
A possible meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is receiving particular attention.
Before traveling to Kyrgyzstan, Modi visited Uzbekistan for two days.
India and Uzbekistan agreed to strengthen their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
They also discussed trade, defense, transportation, digital technology, and a long-term uranium supply arrangement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Modi received a red-carpet welcome from Kyrgyzstan Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev.
He is scheduled to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and hold bilateral meetings.
A possible meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is among the closely watched engagements.
The visit followed Modi’s two-day state visit to Uzbekistan, where ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kyrgyzstan Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev, and leaders attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.
- What
- Modi arrived in Bishkek to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and hold bilateral meetings.
- When
- Sunday, August 30, 2026; the summit was scheduled for the following day and the day after.
- Where
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, after Modi’s state visit to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
- Why
- To attend the SCO Summit and discuss bilateral, regional, and international matters with other leaders.
- Event
- 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit
- Location
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Arrival reception
- Modi received a red-carpet welcome from Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan.
- Planned engagements
- Attendance at the SCO Summit and bilateral meetings with various leaders.
- Possible meeting
- A meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin was being closely watched.
- Previous visit
- Modi had completed a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan before traveling to Bishkek.
- India-Uzbekistan ties
- India and Uzbekistan elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
- New arrangement
- India and Uzbekistan unveiled plans for a long-term uranium supply arrangement for India.
