Putin, Modi, Xi Share a Moment Ahead of Crucial SCO Talks

A powerful moment was captured just before the official start of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, showing Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Chinese President Xi Jinping together.

Prime Minister Modi joined fellow leaders of the bloc for a full day of discussions on the future direction of the organisation. President Xi officially welcomed the leaders, marking the opening of the summit.

The 25th SCO Summit formally began on Sunday night, August 31, 2025, with a grand banquet hosted by President Xi in Beijing. Among the key attendees were Prime Minister Modi and President Putin, setting the stage for important talks on regional cooperation and global challenges.