Pakistan formally invites PM Modi to Islamabad for SCO meeting
Thursday, 29 August 2024 The SCO, comprising India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, is an influential economic and security bloc that has emerged as one of the largest trans-regional international organisations.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, attending the SCO summit in China, strongly criticized the United States and NATO for their growing involvement in the Indo-Pacific region. Lavrov argued that NATO allies seek to expand their influence into the Far East, undermining regional stability. In contrast, Russia, China, and like-minded nations advocate for an “open and free security architecture” for East Asia. His remarks highlight deepening Moscow-Beijing cooperation against Western strategic ambitions in the Asia-Pacific.
#Lavrov #SCO #China #Russia #NATO #IndoPacific #EastAsiaSecurity #Geopolitics #USNATO #PacificAsia #GlobalSecurity #RussiaChina #SCO2025 #LavrovSpeech #NATOExpansion #AsianSecurity #MultipolarWorld #BRICS #StrategicAlliance #GeopoliticalTensions #PacificRegion #SecurityArchitecture #RussiaChinaAlliance #SCOChina #IndoPacificStrategy #USChinaRivalry #NATOinAsia #SCOsummit #RussiaVsNATO #AsiaSecurity #GlobalOrder
Also Read
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Warns Against Nuclear Conflict in UN Speech Targeting the West :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-nuclear-capacity-un-speech-west-011-3947317.html?ref=DMDesc
Russia's Lavrov Engages Guinea in Diplomatic Outreach Amid Cooling Western Ties :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-foreign-minister-lavrov-africa-visit-guinea-011-3841367.html?ref=DMDesc
Russia, North Korea Deepen Ties Amid Arms Deal Concerns :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-north-korea-talks-amid-arms-deal-concerns-gen-3728289.html?ref=DMDesc
~ED.420~HT.408~
In a significant diplomatic development, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on July 15th, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This high-stakes meeting marked Jaishankar's first visit to China since the deadly 2020 Galwan Valley border clash, signalling a cautious step toward the normalization of ties between the two Asian giants. During his visit, Jaishankar also held talks with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, advocating for a "far-seeing" and strategic approach to the bilateral relationship.
The core of the discussions revolved around the protracted border standoff in Eastern Ladakh. Jaishankar firmly reiterated India's position, stressing that complete troop disengagement in the remaining friction points of Depsang and Demchok is a prerequisite for restoring normalcy and rebuilding trust. He emphasized that peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are fundamental to the overall development of India-China relations.
A key highlight of the meeting was Jaishankar's subtle but sharp criticism of China's recent export curbs on rare earth minerals, a move that directly threatens India's critical manufacturing and high-tech sectors. With China controlling over 90% of the global rare earth output, Beijing wields significant economic leverage, a point not lost on the Indian delegation.
Despite the diplomatic optics of cooperation within the SCO framework, deep-seated strategic mistrust remains a major obstacle. The talks were overshadowed by recent revelations from Lt Gen Rahul Singh that China had provided live intelligence, weapons, and drones to Pakistan during a previous conflict. This underscores the challenge India faces, dealing with China's "sweet diplomacy" on one hand and its "cunning moves" on the other, proving that a real thaw in relations will require more than just high-level meetings.
#IndiaChina
#SJaishankar
#XiJinping
#BreakingNews
#OneindiaNews
#LAC
#Geopolitics
#Ladakh
#SCOSummit
#WorldNews
Also Read
Normalisation Of India-China Ties Can Produce Beneficial Outcomes: Jaishankar In Beijing :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/normalisation-of-india-china-ties-can-produce-beneficial-outcomes-jaishankar-in-beijing-7800377.html?ref=DMDesc
Is Xi Jinping Preparing To Step Down As Chinese President? Resignation Rumours Spark As He Skips BRICS Summit :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/chinese-president-xi-jinping-resignation-is-xi-jinping-stepping-down-as-chinese-president-7794497.html?ref=DMDesc
Quad Leaders Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack, Seek Justice :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/quad-leaders-condemn-pahalgam-terror-attack-seek-justice-7788915.html?ref=DMDesc
~ED.420~HT.408~
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrives in Beijing for critical talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi—the first visit since the 2020 Ladakh military clash that brought ties to their lowest in six decades. The agenda: defusing tensions, troop withdrawal along the Line of Actual Control, and rebuilding trade and cultural links.
Afterwards, Jaishankar heads to Tianjin for the SCO foreign ministers meeting (July 14–15), where a joint communique is uncertain after India blocked defence ministers’ support over Pakistan's Pahalgam reference. Ahead of Beijing, he also met Singapore’s leaders to boost investment, semiconductors, infrastructure, and Indo‑Pacific cooperation. This mission aims to reset Indo‑China relations, counter global uncertainty, and reaffirm India’s strategic weight in multilateral diplomacy.
#Jaishankar #BeijingVisit #IndiaChinaTies #LadakhStandoff #WangYi #SCO2025 #TianjinMeeting #TroopWithdrawal #TradeTalks #PeopleToPeople #Diplomacy #IndiaForeignPolicy #SingaporeMeeting #IndoPacific #StrategicDialogue #ChinaIndia #GlobalDiplomacy #RegionalStability #SCO #HighStakesTalks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has touched down in China following his highly symbolic visit to North Korea, where he met Kim Jong‑un and was honored in Wonsan. His arrival in Beijing signals Moscow's deepening engagement ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation foreign ministers' meeting. This gathering sets the stage for the high‑stakes SCO summit in Tianjin from August 30 to September 1.
Lavrov’s diplomatic blitz—linking Pyongyang and Beijing—underscores a reshaping of regional power dynamics, with Moscow pressing a message of unity among China, Russia, and North Korea. Watch for potentially critical alignments on security, economic initiatives, and strategic counterweights to Western influence. As Beijing hosts this heavyweight meeting, all eyes are on whether the trio will present a collective front that could recalibrate regional geopolitics.
#Lavrov #SCO #China #NorthKorea #Russia #Pyongyang #Wonsan #Diplomacy #Beijing #Tianjin #EasternAxis #RussiaNorthKorea #Geopolitics #Moscow #ShanghaiCooperation #KimJongUn #ForeignPolicy #PowerPlay #AsiaStrategy #GlobalAlliances #StrategicPartnership
~HT.178~ED.346~GR.124~
During a Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Congress leader Deepender Hooda criticized the government for not targeting the Pakistani military, arguing it.. IndiaTimes
At the UN's 80th anniversary, India strongly criticized Pakistan for promoting cross-border terrorism, citing the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. India's.. IndiaTimes
Pakistan is reeling from an unforgiving monsoon season that has claimed over 200 lives and left more than 560 injured, including 182 children. Punjab has borne the brunt with 123 deaths, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 40, Sindh with 21, and others scattered across Balochistan, Islamabad, and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The deaths resulted from collapsing homes, flash floods, lightning, landslides, and electrocution. Rawalpindi was engulfed in chaos as flash floods submerged entire neighborhoods. Faisalabad also suffered heavy damage with 11 deaths in just 2 days. Infrastructure has crumbled — roads washed away in Chakwal, power supplies snapped, and communication lines destroyed. The UN warns of possible glacier lake outburst floods in the north. As the crisis unfolds, it’s a grim reminder of Pakistan’s growing climate vulnerability, just as in 2022 when floods killed over 1,700 and caused $40 billion in damage.
#PakistanFloods #MonsoonDisaster #PunjabFloods #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #SindhRains #FlashFloods #ClimateCrisis #PakistanMonsoon #BalochistanFloods #IslamabadRains #POKRains #NDMA #FloodEmergency #RawalpindiFlood #FaisalabadTragedy #PakistanUnderWater #RainDisaster #UNWarning #GlacierFloods #WeatherAlert
Laura Dahlmeier -- a former biathlete who competed in two Olympics -- has died ... according to her management team. Dahlmeier was climbing a mountain in.. TMZ.com
Targeting the Congress, the Union Home Minister alleged that for many years, no action was taken to intimidate terrorists."For all these years, no action was.. DNA
Bharatiya Janata Party MPs criticized Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha. They alleged Indira Gandhi requested US assistance during the.. IndiaTimes
'Operation Sindoor' was launched by the Indian armed forces in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which had claimed 26 lives. Under one of the.. DNA
Despite the Centre's repeated clarifications that the US, or any other country, was not involved in deciding on the cessation of hostilities between India and.. DNA
Kazakhstan is drawing foreign direct investment, even as global FDI flows slow. Here’s how:
FDI in Kazakhstan is slowing, but multibillion-euro deals are still landing. Officials call the shift cyclical, not a sign of waning investor confidence.
In partnership with MDQ
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/25/kazakhstan-is-drawing-foreign-direct-investment-even-as-global-fdi-flows-slow-heres-how
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published
Crazy for comics: Home to Central Asia’s biggest Comic Con, Kazakhstan nurtures home-grown talent
In this episode of Modern Nomads, we dive into Kazakhstan’s emerging comics scene—following a local artist who now works with Marvel, and diving into the biggest Comic Con in Central Asia.
In partnership with MDQ
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/23/crazy-for-comics-home-to-central-asias-biggest-comic-con-kazakhstan-nurtures-home-grown-ta
Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published
Kazakhstan plans to boost Europe–China trade route. Here’s how
Kazakhstan is helping upgrade the multimodal Trans-Caspian trade route to meet the EU’s 15-day transit goal.
In partnership with MDQ
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/16/kazakhstan-plans-to-boost-europechina-trade-route-heres-how
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published
Kazakh Grand Canyon and sacred caves – explore the raw beauty of Mangystau
Mangystau is a region known for its industrial strength, vast oil and gas reserves, and strategic position on the Caspian Sea. Yet the region holds far more than its industrial identity suggests.
In partnership with MDQ
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/09/kazakh-grand-canyon-and-sacred-caves-explore-the-raw-beauty-of-mangystau
Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published
Zainolla Samashev: the man behind Kazakhstan’s most iconic archaeological discoveries
In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we meet renowned Kazakh archaeologist Zainolla Samashev, whose groundbreaking discoveries have redefined Kazakhstan’s ancient past and challenged long-held myths about nomadic civilizations in the region.
In partnership with MDQ
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/02/zainolla-samashev-the-man-behind-kazakhstans-most-iconic-archaeological-discoveries
Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published
Tajikistan leads global call to protect melting glaciers at UN-backed summit in Dushanbe
In this episode of Focus, we report from Dushanbe, Tajikistan, where global leaders, scientists, and climate experts have gathered for the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation to address one of the most pressing water-related challenges of our time - glacier melt.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/10/tajikistan-leads-global-call-to-protect-melting-glaciers-at-un-backed-summit-in-dushanbe
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published
International Kurash Tournament: Under the Eiffel Tower, an ancient sport takes centre stage
For three days, the centre of Paris turned into a celebration of an ancient Central Asian tradition as more than a hundred athletes from 25 countries stepped onto the gilam for the International Kurash Tournament for the Prize of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/24/international-kurash-tournament-under-the-eiffel-tower-an-ancient-sport-takes-centre-stage
Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:51Published
Uzbekistan taps rare materials with greener methods to support global supply chains
Uzbekistan is ramping up its mining exports — including uranium — to meet global demand for rare materials. From cleaner extraction techniques to foreign partnerships, the country is positioning itself as a reliable supplier in the energy transition supply chain.
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/22/uzbekistan-taps-rare-materials-with-greener-methods-to-support-global-supply-chains
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published
The rise of Uzbekistan football: the White Wolves’ Golden Generation
Following impressive results at the youth level, including a maiden appearance at last year's Paris Olympic Games, Uzbekistan is enjoying success on a global scale.
In partnership with Media City
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/17/the-rise-of-uzbekistan-football-the-white-wolves-golden-generation
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:07Published
The alpine wonders of Uzbekistan: A sustainable tourism gateway
In this episode we head to the north-eastern tip of Uzbekistan to uncover the alpine wonders surrounding of the country, where soaring peaks, emerald slopes, and deep-blue reservoirs form a natural escape just two hours from Tashkent.
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/15/the-alpine-wonders-of-uzbekistan-a-sustainable-tourism-gateway
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published
Uzbekistan’s driver testing goes digital in push for road safety
Uzbekistan is overhauling its driver licensing system with AI-driven testing centers aimed at boosting transparency, road safety, and public trust in one of Central Asia’s most traffic-challenged nations.
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/08/uzbekistans-driver-testing-goes-digital-in-push-for-road-safety
Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Neeraj Chopra for winning the silver medal in the javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics. Modi praised Chopra for his determination despite an injury and..
During a conversation with Zelenskyy, PM Modi clarified that India has never taken a neutral stance in the war, but rather, has always been on the side of peace. DNA Also reported by •IndiaTimes •Zee News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India's worries about the safety of Hindu minorities living there and said that he hopes that normalcy is soon restored... Zee News Also reported by •DNA