Meeting with China cordial and positive. PM Narendra Modi thanked Chinese President for China's support which made possible India's accession to SCO: Foreign Secretary
Impossible to reach a solution till all make concerted efforts, on radicalisation, terrorist recruitment/ training/financing issues: PM Narendra Modi
Will have to make coordinated efforts to counter the menace of terrorism: PM Narendra Modi in Astana
After 12 years of observership, will get membership of SCO. Want to thank all members for their support: PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/HtaVCidsBN
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 9, 2017
PM Modi meets President of Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan: PM Narendra Modi meets President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Astana pic.twitter.com/gpQKvBVdDa
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 9, 2017
The meeting between the two leaders assumes significance as this would be the first this year and taking place after India boycotted the high-profile Belt and Road Forum held in Beiing last month in which 29 world leaders took part.
Got the opportunity to meet you again during SCO summit, grateful to you for your efforts and support for India's SCO membership: PM Modi to Chinese President
PM Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Astana
Kazakhstan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Astana. pic.twitter.com/BH4w37H8x3
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 9, 2017
India's entry into the China-dominated SCO is seen as a major milestone as it is expected to increase the group's heft in regional geopolitics and trade negotiations besides giving it a pan-Asian hue.Experts say India's inclusion may even bring down Beijing's overarching influence over the SCO.