SCO Summit 2026: Xi Jinping Arrives In Bishkek | Modi-Putin Meet & Iran War In Focus

The SCO Summit is set to bring together some of the world’s most influential leaders in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation marks its 25th anniversary. Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Summit and is also scheduled to undertake a state visit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also set to participate in the summit, with a key bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin expected on the sidelines. The summit comes against a major geopolitical backdrop, with the conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel expected to be closely watched. Questions are also being raised over whether the SCO will comment on the recent Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions, despite Afghanistan not being a member of the grouping. Pakistan is set to take over the SCO presidency and host next year’s summit, adding another important dimension to the discussions. Several bilateral meetings are also expected among participating leaders, including meetings involving Russia and China. Beyond formal talks, diplomatic engagements and informal interactions between leaders are likely to attract significant attention. Bishkek has been heavily prepared for the summit, with enhanced security, restrictions in parts of the city and major logistical arrangements in place to welcome the visiting leaders. Watch the full report for the latest updates from Bishkek, including Xi Jinping’s arrival, PM Modi’s engagements, the upcoming Modi-Putin meeting, the Iran conflict, Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions and the key diplomatic conversations expected at the SCO Summit. #scosummit #sco #sco2026 #bishkek #kyrgyzstan #modi #pmmodi #narendramodi #putin #xijinping #india #russia #china #iran #afghanistan #pakistan #centralasia #geopolitics #foreignpolicy #diplomacy #globalsummit #worldnews #breakingnews #latestnews About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults. Subscribe to our channel at https://goo.gl/JfY3NI Check out our website: http://www.wionews.com Join our WhatsApp Channel: https://bit.ly/455YOQ0 Connect with us on our social media handles: Facebook:   / wionews   Twitter:   / wionews   Instagram:   / wionews   Follow us on Google News for the latest updates Zee News:- https://bit.ly/2Ac5G60 Zee Business:- https://bit.ly/36vI2xa DNA India:- https://bit.ly/2ZDuLRY WION: https://bit.ly/3gnDb5J Zee News Apps: https://bit.ly/ZeeNewsApps