Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Modi Arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO Summit and Regional Talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Kyrgyzstan for an important regional meeting.
The meeting is hosted by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, or SCO.
Leaders will discuss security, transportation links and opportunities for countries to work together.
Modi is expected to meet Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
He will also attend the opening of the World Nomad Games.
Kyrgyzstan hopes the visit will bring more Indian investment and trade.
The SCO is celebrating 25 years since it was created.
India says it wants the region to be peaceful, connected and prosperous.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Sunday for the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
The August 31–September 1 summit coincides with the SCO’s 25th anniversary and brings together its 10 member countries.
Modi is expected to meet Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines.
He will promote India’s regional priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity, including cooperation against terrorism, separatism and extremism.
Modi will also attend the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games, while Kyrgyzstan seeks stronger economic ties with India.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, SCO member-state leaders, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- What
- Modi arrived to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit and hold bilateral meetings.
- When
- He arrived on Sunday; the summit is scheduled for August 31–September 1.
- Where
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, including Manas International Airport.
- Why
- To advance India’s priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity, strengthen Central Asian partnerships, and discuss regional peace and stability.
- Summit
- 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
- Location
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Summit dates
- August 31–September 1
- SCO membership
- 10 member countries
- Organisation anniversary
- 25 years
- Additional event
- Opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games
- India-Kyrgyzstan trade
- Around $91 million in 2024, according to Kyrgyz Investment Minister Ravshanbek Sabirov
- Arrival welcome
- Modi was received by Cabinet of Ministers Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev and welcomed with a traditional Kyrgyz dance performance
Sources
PM Modi Arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO Summit
PM Modi arrives in Kyrgyzstan to attend SCO summit
PM Modi Arrives In Bishkek: SCO Summit, Putin Meet & India’s Central Asia Strategy Take Centre Stage
PM Modi leaves for Bishkek to attend SCO Summit, set to meet world leaders