
PM Modi expected to visit China for SCO Summit from August 31 to September 1, focusing on regional cooperation and diplomatic engagement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to travel to China to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit from August 31 to September 1, 2025. This visit, if confirmed, will mark a crucial moment in India’s regional diplomatic outreach, particularly amid evolving geopolitical dynamics in South and Central Asia.
The summit will serve as a platform for discussions on key issues such as regional security, counter-terrorism, economic cooperation, and connectivity. It also provides an opportunity for bilateral and multilateral engagements on the sidelines, including potential discussions between India and China — countries with a complex but vital relationship.
This will be PM Modi’s first visit to China after the border tensions in recent years, and the international community will be closely watching for signs of thaw or dialogue resumption between the two Asian powers. The summit may also see deliberations on trade frameworks, energy security, and sustainable development among SCO member states.
The SCO, comprising India, China, Russia, Pakistan, and Central Asian nations, plays a significant role in shaping Eurasian cooperation. India’s participation underlines its strategic interest in maintaining active engagement in regional groupings and influencing key policy directions.
Government sources suggest that PM Modi’s visit will reinforce India’s commitment to multilateralism and constructive regional dialogue, while also safeguarding its national interests in security and economic matters.