Modi returns from SCO Summit in Bishkek after meeting leaders
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Why in news
PM Modi attended the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, engaging in bilateral talks with leaders of Tajikistan, Laos, Russia, and Iran.
Background
The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit was held in Bishkek. PM Modi held bilateral meetings with leaders from Tajikistan, Laos, Russia, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySCO: A Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance including China, Russia, India, Pakistan, and Central Asian states.
- PlaceBishkek: The capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan.
- FactThe summit attended was the 26th edition of the SCO meeting.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in shaping the geopolitical landscape of Eurasia and India's role within this framework.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- regional security cooperation
- multilateral trade opportunities
- India's strategic autonomy
- counter-terrorism framework
Keywords: multilateralism · strategic autonomy · Eurasian integration · bilateral diplomacy
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