Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi Set for Historic Meeting at SCO Summit
By Editor • August 26, 2026 • 1 min read
In a significant diplomatic development, President Xi Jinping of China is anticipated to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week, marking Xi's first visit to India in seven years.
The two leaders are slated to connect during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, scheduled for August 31 to September 1 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Reports suggest that their interaction will be brief and carefully orchestrated, aimed at establishing a framework for deeper engagement between the two nations.
This meeting comes after a period of cautious improvement in relations, raising questions about whether the two countries can transition from merely managing their differences to fostering a more substantial partnership.
Source: www.scmp.com
