SCO Summit in Bishkek: Narendra Modi Addresses Leaders

SCO Summit in Bishkek saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the gathering of leaders as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) marked a significant milestone — 25 years since the organisation began.

PM Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of the occasion while addressing the summit in Bishkek.

The meeting provided an opportunity for SCO member states to discuss issues of shared importance and reaffirm their commitment to cooperation within the grouping.

Sharing details of his address, Prime Minister Modi said that the summit was particularly significant because it marked 25 years since the beginning of the SCO.

Why the SCO Summit in Bishkek Is Significant

The SCO Summit in Bishkek holds special significance as the organisation completes 25 years.

Over the past two and a half decades, the SCO has emerged as an important platform for dialogue and cooperation among its member countries. The anniversary provides an opportunity for participating nations to assess the organisation's journey and discuss its future direction.

For India, participation in the summit provides an important diplomatic platform to engage with other SCO members and raise issues of regional and international importance.

Narendra Modi Addresses the SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the leaders during the summit in Bishkek and outlined the key issues India sought to highlight.

In a post shared after his address, Modi described the summit as special because of the 25th anniversary of the SCO's establishment.

The Prime Minister said he had raised several important points during his intervention at the summit.

His participation underlines India's continued engagement with the SCO and its efforts to contribute to discussions on issues affecting the region and the wider international community.

SCO Marks 25 Years

The 25th anniversary is one of the central themes of the SCO Summit in Bishkek.

The milestone marks 25 years since the start of the organisation and offers member states an opportunity to reflect on its development and evolving role.

The anniversary also comes at a time when regional cooperation, connectivity, security and economic engagement remain important areas of discussion among countries across the broader Eurasian region.