# Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summits

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> Updated: 2026-08-27T07:46:46.000Z. Sources: 72. Developments: 2.

Pakistan has begun organizational preparations for the 2027 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Summit, slated to be hosted in Islamabad. In August 2025, Pakistan’s National Coordinator for SCO Affairs, Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Faisal, met with representatives from Russia, Iran, China, and India to discuss chairmanship requirements.

As the organization approaches its 25th anniversary, the 26th SCO summit is being held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from August 31 to September 1. The summit is expected to produce the ‘Bishkek Jubilee Declaration’ and will include an SCO Plus meeting with various partners and observers.

During the summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held discussions regarding the long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline. The project remains stalled due to pricing disputes, with Beijing reportedly seeking rates closer to Russia's domestic prices. In separate bilateral meetings, President Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed strengthening their strategic partnership, noting a two percent increase in trade turnover and a 16 percent rise in tourism exchange in 2025. Prime Minister Modi also held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian regarding regional security and West Asian tensions.

Prime Minister Modi, who arrived in Bishkek following a diplomatic tour of Central Asia, emphasized the necessity for member nations to collaborate in creating a region free from ‘terrorism, separatism, and extremism.’ During his visit, he engaged with the Indian diaspora and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial.

## Claims

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to strengthen India’s strategic partnerships in Central Asia through his visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. (corroborated by 17 sources)
- The bilateral talks in Uzbekistan will focus on trade, investment, digital connectivity, defense, and energy. (corroborated by 15 sources)
- Modi will attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. (corroborated by 15 sources)
- The SCO summit marks the 25th anniversary of the organization. (corroborated by 15 sources)
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit will take place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from August 31 to September 1. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30 before attending the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The Prime Minister will visit the Shastri Memorial and the Mahatma Gandhi Centre in Tashkent. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit is scheduled to take place in Bishkek, with the formal meeting of the Council of Heads of State on September 1. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Vladimir Putin will hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of Kazakhstan, Turkey, Armenia, and Iran during the summit. (corroborated by 7 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: PM Modi begins Central Asia tour for Uzbekistan visit and SCO Summit

PM Narendra Modi has begun a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, attending the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek to discuss strategic ties, security, and regional cooperation.

72 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xi-jinping-to-visit-kyrgyzstan-for-sco-summit-and-state-visit

### 2026-08-19: Pakistan prepares for 2027 SCO Heads of State Summit

Pakistan’s SCO coordinator met with member state ambassadors in Islamabad to discuss organizational preparations for the 2027 SCO Heads of State Summit.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-prepares-for-2027-sco-heads-of-state-summit

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