Modi, Putin and more... Who's attending the SCO Summit in China?
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. The event, starting on August 31 will see 20 world leaders in attendance
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Chinese President Xi Jinping will be hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, scheduled to begin on August 31 in Tianjin. The event will be attended by leaders from over 20 countries, including India, Pakistan and Iran. Xi is expected to emphasise counterterrorism collaboration, trade integration, digital connectivity, and energy security. File image/AP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the SCO summit in China this year. It will be his first visit to the neighbouring nation in seven years. The relations between the two nations remain tense due to border disputes, especially after the Galwan Valley clash in 2020. It will be interesting to witness talks between PM Modi and President Xi. File image/AP
Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to attend the summit. Russia and China share not just borders but similar strategic interests as well. China is Russia's largest trading partner and holds a similar stance on Western-led policies on issues like Nato expansion, sanctions, and intervention in sovereign states. File image/AP
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will also be attending the meeting in Tianjin. Pakistan relies heavily on China for funds to support its various projects. China backed Pakistan in the lastest conflict with India following Operation Sindoor. China has also launched several projects in Pakistan, including the flagship China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). File image/AP
Turkey will be represented by its President Tayyip Erdogan at the summit. Relations between Turkey and China are complex. While both countries have found common ground for cooperation, their relationship is often strained by fundamental ideological and human rights differences. Beijing views Turkey as an essential hub for its global trade routes, which has led to increased Chinese investment in Turkish ports, railways, and other logistical projects. File image/AP
Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian will be present at the meeting with Xi Jinping. Iran and China share strategically deep and multifaceted relations that are shaped by shared economic interests, energy needs, and a mutual desire to counterbalance US influence in global affairs. China has often defended Iran in international forums, opposing Western sanctions and calling for peaceful resolutions to nuclear disputes. Meanwhile, Iran supplies crude oil to China, often through discreet channels to bypass sanctions. File image/AP
Relations between UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres and Chinese President Xi Jinping are marked by diplomacy, cooperation on global governance, and occasional differences over human rights. China is a strong supporter of the United Nations system, and Guterres has frequently praised Beijing’s role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Guterres and Xi share common ground on multilateralism, climate action, and sustainable development. File image/Reuters