Modi, Putin, and Iranian President Hold Bilateral Talks at SCO Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold separate bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan. The discussions will focus on regional security, economic cooperation, and navigating Western economic pressures.

30 Aug, 21:16 — 31 Aug, 07:53

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Why this matters

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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bloombergHigh6h 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 Factual12h ago

PM Modi likely to hold bilateral talks with Iranian president

By SACHIN PARASHAR

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h 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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moneycontrol5h 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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national-uaeMixed2h ago

'Symbolic solidarity': Xi, Putin and Modi set to meet Iran's Pezeshkian

(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump’s intensifying economic campaign against Iran is testing the limits of the security grouping Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have spent years expanding as a counterweight to US power.

By Bloomberg

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times-of-omanMixed1h ago

Iran President Pezeshkian arrives in Bishkek to attend SCO summit, Shanghai Plus gathering

Bishkek: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday, arrived in Bishkek, where he was received by Kyrgyzstan's Deputy Cabinet Chief, IRNA News Agency...

By Times of Oman

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First report: Times of India · 30 Aug, 21:16|Full coverage: 8 · 11h|Window: 11h

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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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indian-express30 Aug, 23:30

Play role in anti-drug drive, create slogans, songs: PM Narendra Modi to youth

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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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delfi-lt31 Aug, 05:18

„Jie mane pakars“: šaltiniai papasakojo, ką svarsto Putinas

hindustan-times31 Aug, 05:46

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

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national-uae31 Aug, 07:20

'Symbolic solidarity': Xi, Putin and Modi set to meet Iran's Pezeshkian

times-of-oman31 Aug, 07:53Latest update

Iran President Pezeshkian arrives in Bishkek to attend SCO summit, Shanghai Plus gathering

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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, Putin, and Iranian President Hold Bilateral Talks at SCO Summit

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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

'Symbolic solidarity': Xi, Putin and Modi set to meet Iran's Pezeshkian

Iran President Pezeshkian arrives in Bishkek to attend SCO summit, Shanghai Plus gathering

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PM Modi likely to hold bilateral talks with Iranian president

Play role in anti-drug drive, create slogans, songs: PM Narendra Modi to youth

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

„Jie mane pakars“: šaltiniai papasakojo, ką svarsto Putinas

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

'Symbolic solidarity': Xi, Putin and Modi set to meet Iran's Pezeshkian

Iran President Pezeshkian arrives in Bishkek to attend SCO summit, Shanghai Plus gathering

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