PM Modi Participated at 25th SCO Summit 2025 Tianjin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, held in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025. The summit brought together leaders from SCO member states for comprehensive discussions on security, global governance, economic cooperation, and sustainable development.

Key Themes from PM Modi’s Address

1. Three Pillars of India’s SCO Vision: Security, Connectivity, Opportunity

Prime Minister Modi outlined India’s SCO approach under three strategic pillars,

• Security – Combatting terrorism, terror financing, and radicalization
• Connectivity – Promoting regional infrastructure and transport corridors
• Opportunity – Fostering innovation, youth exchange, and cultural dialogue

India’s Strong Stand on Terrorism

Emphasizing zero tolerance for terrorism, the Prime Minister,

• Urged firm, coordinated action against terror funding and radical ideologies
• Called out double standards in addressing terrorism
• Sought accountability for nations supporting cross-border terrorism
• Thanked SCO members for solidarity after the Pahalgam terror attack
• This underscores India’s continued push for global counter-terrorism cooperation within multilateral platforms.

Promoting Regional Connectivity

Highlighting infrastructure as a trust-building tool, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s support for,

• The Chabahar Port initiative as a gateway for Central Asia
• The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) for trade integration
• Digital and physical connectivity to foster shared development
• These projects are vital to India’s Eurasia policy and regional integration goals.

New Proposal: Civilizational Dialogue Forum

To enhance people-to-people ties, PM Modi proposed a Civilizational Dialogue Forum under the SCO framework, which would,

• Promote shared heritage and cultural understanding
• Facilitate exchanges in history, language, and traditions
• Complement existing SCO efforts in youth and educational cooperation

This aligns with India’s soft power diplomacy and the broader goal of harmony through dialogue.

Support for SCO Reform and Global Governance

The Prime Minister expressed full support for SCO’s reform agenda, including new centers to tackle,

• Organized crime
• Drug trafficking
• Cybersecurity

Reforming global institutions, notably the United Nations, to reflect contemporary geopolitical realities

India reiterated the need for a rules-based multilateral order that represents the interests of the Global South.

Diplomatic Outcomes and Tianjin Declaration

PM Modi

• Thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for hosting the summit
• Congratulated Kyrgyzstan on assuming the next SCO Presidency

Endorsed the Tianjin Declaration, which reaffirmed,

• Commitment to peace and security
• Deeper cooperation in AI, energy, and sustainable development
• Collective responsibility in shaping a shared future for humanity

Important Takeaways For Exams

• 25th Summit of SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
• Host City/Nation: Tianjing, China
• Tianjing Declaration has been released by group members.