Key Facts
• Indian PM Modi to attend SCO Summit in Tianjin, China, on August 31 and September 1.
• Summit led by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
• Potential meetings with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin during the summit.
• India opposes U.S. secondary sanctions on Russia’s trade partners.
• Summit may signal India’s closer alignment with China and Russia.
Summary
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, on August 31 and September 1, 2025. The summit, led by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, may include bilateral discussions between Modi and the two leaders. Amid tensions with the U.S. over secondary sanctions targeting Russia’s trade partners, India could use the summit to explore closer ties with China and Russia. This development highlights shifting geopolitical dynamics in the region.
