Leaders of major countries are gathering in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among the prominent leaders participating.
The summit is focusing on regional security, economic cooperation, connectivity and wider international issues. The meeting provides India with an important platform to discuss its strategic interests and strengthen relationships with other member countries.
The summit is also significant because the SCO is marking its 25th anniversary, while the chairmanship is expected to pass from Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan.