Prime Minister participated in the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic (September 01, 2026)

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, marking SCO's 25th anniversary. During the summit, leaders reviewed the organization's progress and discussed regional peace, security, stability, and prosperity. The Prime Minister emphasized India's vision of Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity, stating that conflicts require resolution through dialogue and diplomacy rather than the battlefield. He called for an uncompromised, zero-tolerance approach toward dismantling terror ecosystems. Furthermore, he highlighted the necessity of sovereign-respecting connectivity, youth engagement, and announced India's hosting of the first SCO Civilisation Dialogue Forum. The summit concluded with the adoption of the Bishkek Declaration, four MoUs, and multiple decisions across diverse sectors.