SCO Summit 2025 LIVE PM Modi Urges Unified Stance Against Terrorism In China; Putin Blames The West For Ukraine Crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi travel in the same car to the destination of their bilateral meeting.

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China is set to hold a Victory Day parade in Beijing on September 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender. Ahead of the event, Beijing has emphasised the role of China and the Soviet Union in defeating fascist forces in Asia and Europe from 1937 to 1945.

China reports more than 35 million deaths during the war, including 300,000 civilians killed by Japanese troops in the 1937 Nanjing Massacre.

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Jairam Ramesh criticised Modi for calling India and China “victims of terrorism” and staying silent on China-Pakistan links during Operation Sindoor.

Writing on X, Ramesh said, "For a long time, India has been accusing China of its 'double standards' and 'double-speak' on terrorism. Now, Prime Minister Modi tells President Xi that India and China are both victims of terrorism. If this is not the so-called elephant capitulating before the so-called dragon, then what is it?"

Further adding, "Even more anti-national is the fact that Prime Minister Modi remained completely silent in his conversation with President Xi about China's jugalbandi with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor…"

Russian President Vladimir Putin listed four "unshakable principles" of the multipolar world order: Int Law, Self-determination, Sovereignty and Non-interference.

"In this regard, we highly appreciate the efforts and proposals from China and India aimed at facilitating the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis," he said.

"I would also note that the understandings reached at the recent Russia–U.S. meeting in Alaska, I hope, also contribute toward this goal."

At the SCO Summit in Tianjin, Russian President Vladimir Putin defended Russia’s actions in Ukraine and said the West is responsible for the ongoing crisis.

Speaking at the SCO Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Terrorism is a collective challenge to humanity. India has been emphasising on unity in fighting terrorism as no country and society can feel safe from this scourge.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin said, “Crisis in Ukraine did not arise as a result on invasion, but as a result of a coup d-etat in Kyiv, supported by Ukraine’s Western allies.

“Attempts by the West to drag Ukraine into NATO are one of the causes of the Ukraine crisis,” he added.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the SCO Summit, “Discussed with China’s Xi and other leaders outcome of summit with Trump in Alaska.”

“This attack was an open challenge to every country and person who believes in humanity. In such a situation, it is natural to raise the question of whether the open support of terrorism by some countries can be acceptable to us. We have to unanimously oppose terrorism in every form and colour. This is our duty towards humanity,” PM Modi said.

"India has been bearing the brunt of the terrorism for the last four decades. Recently, we saw the worst side of terrorism in Pahalgam. I express my gratitude to the friendly countries that stood with us in this hour of grief", PM Modi said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented India’s vision for the SCO at the 2025 Summit.

He said, "...India has played a very positive role as a member of the SCO. India's vision and policy for the SCO is based on three important pillars. S - Security, C- Connectivity and O - Opportunity."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun his speech at the SCO Summit, addressing leaders of member states.

Former Foreign Secretary Shashank said the SCO should focus on containing terrorism and developing infrastructure and connectivity for the future. He added that the organisation can provide an important perspective from the Global South and key members of the Eurasian and Indo-Pacific regions.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said China will provide 2 billion yuan in grants to SCO member states this year to support regional cooperation.

Alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin, the SCO Summit includes leaders such as Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon, Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev, Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet, and Maldives’ President Mohamed Muizzu.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said China has invested more than 84 billion USD in other SCO member states, highlighting its economic engagement within the bloc.

At the SCO Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the global governance system should be made more just and equitable and stressed the need to continue promoting reforms within the SCO.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the “large and ongoing” trade deficit with China during his meeting with President Xi Jinping, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri noted that the issue has been under discussion for years, including during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Delhi. Modi highlighted that addressing the trade deficit in the context of broader strategic engagement could improve perceptions and strengthen India-China relations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said at the SCO Summit that a development bank should be established promptly to support economic cooperation among member states.

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged SCO members to resist a Cold War mentality and bullying, without naming the US. He said the SCO sets a model for new international relations, opposes external interference and power politics, and stands for fairness and justice. Xi also called for boosting trade, cultivating a “garden of civilisations,” and promoting a correct view of World War Two.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin for around three to five minutes before the SCO Summit session on Monday, reported our Diplomatic Editor Shubhajit Roy from Tianjin, China.

PM Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the summit venue ahead of the SCO proceedings.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday pledged that China will work with all SCO members to elevate the regional security forum. Speaking in Tianjin, Xi said the organisation sets a model for a new type of international relations and reiterated its firm opposition to external interference.

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