India at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Astana on a two-day visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Stay with us for all the updates

20:24 (IST) Jun 09

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Carrying forward a close partnership. PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a> meets President <a href="https://twitter.com/ashrafghani">@ashrafghani</a> on the sidelines of SCO Summit in Astana <a href="https://t.co/X3XZ5Hafug">pic.twitter.com/X3XZ5Hafug</a></p> — Gopal Baglay (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/873180509425156096">June 9, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

14:25 (IST) Jun 09

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

14:03 (IST) Jun 09

Impossible to reach a solution till all make concerted efforts, on radicalisation, terrorist recruitment/ training/financing issues: PM Narendra Modi

14:03 (IST) Jun 09

Will have to make coordinated efforts to counter the menace of terrorism: PM Narendra Modi in Astana

14:01 (IST) Jun 09

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

10:41 (IST) Jun 09

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

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10:28 (IST) Jun 09

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.

10:06 (IST) Jun 09

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

09:56 (IST) Jun 09

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

16:03 (IST) Jun 08

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.

15:59 (IST) Jun 08

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> PM Narendra Modi arrived in Astana (Kazakhstan) to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit <a href="https://t.co/MZZ8JB3KVV">pic.twitter.com/MZZ8JB3KVV</a></p> — ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/872757408770031616">June 8, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>