PM Modi Bishkek SCO Summit begins as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Bishkek on a two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Bishkek on a two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan. He was received at the airport by Kasymaliev Adylbek Aleshovich, chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. A traditional Kyrgyz dance performance was also organised to welcome him.The arrival marks the start of the PM Modi Bishkek SCO Summit engagement. The visit takes place at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov.
Mr Modi is visiting Kyrgyzstan for the 26th SCO Summit. On the first day of his visit, PM Modi will hold bilateral meetings with SCO leaders on the sidelines of the summit. He will also participate in several other programmes. Mr Modi will address the SCO Summit tomorrow.The summit theme is “25 Years of the SCO: Together Towards Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity.” The summit’s priorities include counter-terrorism, regional stability and coordination on cross-border threats. The Bishkek Declaration and other summit texts are expected to be finalised during the heads-of-state session tomorrow.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will first interact with the Friends of India in Bishkek today. He will then visit the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Park and pay floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. The statue was unveiled by Mr Modi during his visit to Kyrgyzstan in the year 2015.These activities form part of the cultural and community engagement during the PM Modi Bishkek SCO Summit visit.
The Prime Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with several leaders of SCO member countries today. These include meetings with the Presidents of Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Iran, as well as a bilateral meeting with the President of Russia.These talks will take place on the sidelines of the summit and support deeper cooperation among member countries.
PM Modi will also attend the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games today. The event celebrates the rich and vibrant cultural heritage of Central Asia.Attendance at the opening ceremony highlights the cultural dimension of the current visit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 26th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation tomorrow, the first of September.The address will take place during the main heads-of-state session in Bishkek.
In his departure statement on Saturday, Mr Modi said he is looking forward to advancing India’s vision for the region, based on “security, connectivity and opportunity”. He also said India will work with SCO members towards a region free from “terrorism, separatism and extremism”.He said the visit will strengthen India’s strategic partnerships in Central Asia, deepen its civilisational connect with the region and advance the shared pursuit of peace, stability and prosperity.These statements outline the core objectives of the PM Modi Bishkek SCO Summit participation.
People following the developments can expect official updates from the bilateral meetings and the summit address. The Bishkek Declaration and related texts are set to be finalised during the session tomorrow. The visit supports continued engagement between India and Central Asian partners on security, connectivity and regional stability.The two-day programme in Bishkek combines diplomatic talks, cultural events and the main summit address. All scheduled activities remain focused on the stated goals of the SCO meeting and India’s bilateral outreach.
