Narendra Modi to attend SCO Tianjin Summit

Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, is scheduled to visit China from August 31 to September 1 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. This marks his first visit to China since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and comes amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States, which has imposed tariffs on India. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun officially welcomed Narendra Modi's visit, expressing optimism for a summit of solidarity and fruitful results. The summit is expected to be the largest in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's history, with leaders from over 20 countries and 10 international organizations attending, including Vladimir Putin. The event provides a platform for member states to discuss regional security, economic cooperation, and geopolitical issues. While a bilateral meeting between Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping is not confirmed, the visit is seen as an opportunity for India and China to explore common ground on trade diversification and collective responses to US trade pressure.