Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit held in Tianjin, China from 31 August to 1 September 2025. The Summit focused on important global and regional issues like:
Reform of global governance
Counter-terrorism
Peace and security
Economic and financial cooperation
Sustainable development
Key Highlights of PM’s Address
1. India’s Approach under SCO – Three Pillars
Security: Fight terrorism in all forms.
Connectivity: Support projects like Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
Opportunity: Promote start-ups, innovation, youth empowerment, and shared cultural heritage.
2. Strong Stand on Terrorism
Called for firm global action against terrorism, terror financing, and radicalization.
Urged that there should be no double standards in dealing with terrorism.
Thanked member nations for their solidarity after the Pahalgam terror attack.
Stressed on accountability of countries supporting cross-border terrorism.
3. Connectivity & Development
India backs projects that improve trade routes and trust among nations.
Emphasized cooperation in youth, technology, and cultural ties.
Proposed starting a Civilizational Dialogue Forum under SCO.
4. Reform-Oriented Agenda
Welcomed new centres in SCO for tackling organized crime, drug trafficking, and cyber security.
Called for reforms in multilateral institutions, especially the United Nations.
5. Diplomatic Gestures
Thanked President Xi Jinping for hosting the Summit.
Congratulated Kyrgyzstan on assuming the next SCO Presidency.
The Summit concluded with the adoption of the Tianjin Declaration.
FAQs for Students
Q1. What is SCO?
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a regional organization focusing on political, economic, and security cooperation.
Q2. Where was the 25th SCO Summit held?
In Tianjin, China from 31 August – 1 September 2025.
Q3. What are India’s three pillars of approach in SCO?
Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity.
Q4. Which projects did PM Modi highlight under connectivity?
Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
Q5. What did PM say about terrorism?
He stressed firm action against terrorism and terror financing, no double standards, and accountability for countries supporting cross-border terrorism.
Q6. What cultural proposal did India make at the Summit?
The creation of a Civilizational Dialogue Forum for people-to-people and cultural ties.
Q7. Which country will host the next SCO Summit?
Kyrgyzstan.
