The meeting comes against the backdrop of rising global trade tensions triggered by US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes, which an American appeals court has recently ruled as “illegal.”
August 31, 2025The two leaders underlined that India and China are development partners, not rivals, and agreed that differences must not be allowed to escalate into disputes.
August 31, 2025Party spokesperson Jairam Ramesh, in a post on X, asked whether the “new normal” for India was to be defined by “Chinese aggression, bullying, and the Government’s spinelessness.”
August 31, 2025He described the partnership as a bond between the “dragon and the elephant” that can drive mutual success and global progress.
August 31, 2025“The interests of 2.8 billion people of both countries are linked to our cooperation. This will also pave the way for the welfare of the entire humanity” Modi said.
August 31, 2025On social media, he posted, “Landed in Tianjin, China. Looking forward to deliberations at the SCO Summit and meeting various world leaders.”
August 31, 2025Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State as well as the “SCO Plus” session, where he will deliver keynote speeches.
August 31, 2025The Prime Minister is also expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the summit.
August 31, 2025India, which became a full member of the SCO in 2017, held the presidency of the organisation’s Council of Heads of State during 2022–23.
August 23, 2025Navarro further alleged that India is “cosying up” to Chinese President Xi Jinping, warning that New Delhi’s current policies are not fostering peace but instead “perpetuating the war.”
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