SCO Summit Bishkek: PM Modi with other leaders at the summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, the first multilateral engagement post his re-election. On the sidelines of the SCO summit, PM Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Afghanistan President.

With the Chinese President Xi Jinping, PM Modi discussed ways to further strengthen the bilateral relations. PM Modi also reviewed all aspects to strengthen the bilateral strategic relationship with Russia. On meeting, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, he discussed the role played by India towards an inclusive peace process in the conflict-hit nation.

Here are the highlights from PM Modi's Kyrgyzstan visit to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit:

Jun 14, 2019 22:43 (IST) PM Modi leaves for India: news agency PTI



Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday left for home after the conclusion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in which he discussed the global security situation, multilateral economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges and topical issues of international and regional importance.



Jun 14, 2019 20:58 (IST) PM Narendra Modi and Imran Khan exchange pleasantries during the SCO summit in Bishkek



PM Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan exchange pleasantries during the SCO summit in Bishkek, according to news agency PTI quoting Official sources



Jun 14, 2019 17:21 (IST) "Chabhahar port is a important stepping stone for us," said PM Modi at the India-Kyrgyz Business Forum



"Chabhahar port is a important stepping stone for us. For Business to Business (B2B) exchanges we have taken many initiatives. We will organise Namaskar Asia in Bishkek," said PM Modi.

Jun 14, 2019 17:18 (IST) "Has to be a suitable atmosphere for trade," says PM Modi at the India-Kyrgyz Business Forum



"Has to be a suitable atmosphere. To make suitable atmosphere we are working on bilateral treaty," PM Modi said at the India-Kyrgyz Business Forum.

"We have prepared a 5 year road map," he added.



Jun 14, 2019 12:01 (IST) PM Modi meets Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko on the margins of SCO Summit

PM @narendramodi had a 'pull-aside' meeting with President Alexander Lukashenko of #Belarus on the margins of #SCOSummit. The two countries share the common goals of development and cooperation in the region. @amb_in@BelarusMFApic.twitter.com/XpegeYGECg - Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 14, 2019

Jun 14, 2019 11:55 (IST) PM Modi speaks at SCO Summit 2019

PM Modi highlights the spirit and ideals of SCO to strengthen cooperation in the fight against terrorism.

We are committed to developing solar energy, says PM Modi

Need better economic ties with SCO nations, says PM Modi



Jun 14, 2019 11:01 (IST) Kyrgyz President hosts lavish dinner for SCO leaders, special veg meal for PM Modi

Leaders attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek relished a lavish Kyrgyz dinner hosted by country's President on Thursday, said ANI.

A special vegetarian meal was prepared for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meal included vegetable salad, Pullav without meat, and special pie as dessert, while for the other leaders, the dishes ranged from Soup Sourpa to authentic Kyrgyz style Pullav served with meat. The juicy apple dessert was served at the end to sum up the dinner for the world leaders, said ANI

The state leaders enjoyed a four-course meal for about 45 minutes. Initially, a six-course meal was planned but it was reduced due to time constraints.

Jun 14, 2019 10:51 (IST) PM Modi along with Heads of State of the SCO member countries in Bishkek. All the leaders standing for peace, development and connectivity in the region.