Key Facts
• August 31, 2025: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit begins in Tianjin, China.
• Hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping, attended by over 20 national leaders.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi present.
• Xi and Modi held bilateral talks, emphasizing partnership over rivalry.
• Modi highlighted commitment to advancing relations based on trust and mutual respect.
• SCO summit to conclude on September 1, 2025.
• September 3: Beijing to host a military parade marking 80 years since WWII’s end.
• SCO includes 10 member states and 16 observer or dialogue partner nations.
Summary
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, led by China and Russia, commenced on August 31, 2025, in Tianjin, China. Hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the event saw participation from over 20 national leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Xi and Modi held bilateral discussions, emphasizing collaboration and mutual benefits for their combined population of 2.8 billion. The summit will conclude on September 1, followed by a military parade in Beijing on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end. The SCO comprises 10 member states, including China, India, and Russia, with 16 additional nations participating as observers or dialogue partners.
