Modi Holds Bilateral Talks With Putin and Pezeshkian at SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is conducting key diplomatic meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek. The discussions aim to strengthen regional cooperation and navigate complex geopolitical dynamics amid shifting global trade policies.

30 Aug, 21:16 — 31 Aug, 05:46

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India and Iran maintain strategically important ties despite international sanctions on Tehran, particularly regarding energy security and regional stability. High-level meetings at multilateral platforms like the SCO provide rare opportunities to advance economic projects like the Chabahar Port corridor and coordinate on Afghanistan and Central Asian affairs.

Key entitiesNarendra Modi Masoud Pezeshkian Shanghai Cooperation Organization Bishkek

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Indian PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
The bilateral meeting will take place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
The discussions will occur on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit

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PM Modi will meet Iranian President Pezeshkian during the SCO summit

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The SCO summit is being held in Bishkek in late August 2026

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The bilateral meeting takes place on the official sidelines of the multilateral forum

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bloombergHigh3h ago

Modi-Putin Meeting: How Trump Tariffs Test India’s Russia Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long sought to balance ties with Russia and the US as part of India’s broader policy of strategic autonomy. Maintaining an equilibrium has become more challenging since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

By Sudhi Ranjan Sen, Rakesh Sharma and Shruti Srivastava

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual9h ago

PM Modi likely to hold bilateral talks with Iranian president

By SACHIN PARASHAR

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual58m ago

SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi to meet Putin today, talks with Iran’s Pezeshkian on cards

SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi is in Bishkek for the 26th SCO Summit, with his bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin among the key engagements scheduled on Monday.

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moneycontrol2h ago

PM Modi to meet Iran’s Pezeshkian today in Bishkek on sidelines of SCO summit - Moneycontrol.com

PM Modi to meet Iran’s Pezeshkian today in Bishkek on sidelines of SCO summit Moneycontrol.com

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times-of-omanMixed1h ago

Iran President Pezeshkian to meet PM Modi during SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan: Iranian media

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation...

By Times of Oman

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First report: Times of India · 30 Aug, 21:16|Full coverage: 5 · 9h|Window: 9h

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Times of India30 Aug, 21:16First to report

PM Modi likely to hold bilateral talks with Iranian president

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bloomberg31 Aug, 03:33

Modi-Putin Meeting: How Trump Tariffs Test India’s Russia Ties

moneycontrol31 Aug, 03:56

PM Modi to meet Iran’s Pezeshkian today in Bishkek on sidelines of SCO summit - Moneycontrol.com

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times-of-oman31 Aug, 05:17

Iran President Pezeshkian to meet PM Modi during SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan: Iranian media

hindustan-times31 Aug, 05:46Latest update

SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi to meet Putin today, talks with Iran’s Pezeshkian on cards

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Moves from speculative scheduling to confirmed diplomatic activity as the summit begins.

Pre-summit anticipationAug 30 evening

Times India reports expected bilateral talks ahead of the event

Day-of confirmationAug 31 early morning

Moneycontrol confirms the meeting is scheduled for that day

Modi Holds Bilateral Talks With Putin and Pezeshkian at SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan

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Modi-Putin Meeting: How Trump Tariffs Test India’s Russia Ties

PM Modi likely to hold bilateral talks with Iranian president

SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi to meet Putin today, talks with Iran’s Pezeshkian on cards

PM Modi to meet Iran’s Pezeshkian today in Bishkek on sidelines of SCO summit - Moneycontrol.com

Iran President Pezeshkian to meet PM Modi during SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan: Iranian media

Coverage Timeline

PM Modi likely to hold bilateral talks with Iranian president

Modi-Putin Meeting: How Trump Tariffs Test India’s Russia Ties

PM Modi to meet Iran’s Pezeshkian today in Bishkek on sidelines of SCO summit - Moneycontrol.com

Iran President Pezeshkian to meet PM Modi during SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan: Iranian media

SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi to meet Putin today, talks with Iran’s Pezeshkian on cards

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