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Xi, Modi, Putin to Meet in Kyrgyzstan: What to Watch at SCO Summit

India and Russia are expected to review trade, defense and energy ties as Modi meets Putin on the summit sidelines, the Foreign Ministry said.

  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a state visit to Uzbekistan on August 29, followed by the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from August 31 to September 1.
  • On the summit's sidelines, Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to review strategic cooperation as both nations are permanent SCO members.
  • Meanwhile, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that at least 488 Indian nationals remain "uncontactable" or "stranded" in Nepal and China following devastating flash floods at the border.
  • External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar announced India dispatched a second flight carrying 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including medicines and food packets, to support relief efforts.
  • As the SCO marks its 25th anniversary, Modi will highlight India's priorities of security, connectivity, and opportunity while attending the Opening Ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek.
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on a four-day visit to two countries, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, starting Saturday (August 29, 2026). His visit will begin on Saturday (August 29) and conclude on Tuesday (September 1). During this visit, PM Modi will also participate in the 26th SCO Summit to be held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. He will also attend the opening ceremony of the World Nom…

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Deutsche Welle broke the news in Bonn, Germany on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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