International
China has officially welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, scheduled in Tianjin on August 31 and September 1, 2025. A Chinese spokesperson described the event as a “summit of friendship” aimed at promoting unity, cooperation, and meaningful outcomes among member nations. Significance of the Invitation
National
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Tianjin, China, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit from August 31 to September 1, 2025. This marks Modi’s first visit to China since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, which had strained India-China relations. Bilateral and Regional Agenda During the summit, Modi is likely to engage […]
National Politics
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has criticised External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for “briefing” Chinese President Xi Jinping during the SCO foreign ministers’ meeting in Beijing. Gandhi accused the move of undermining India’s foreign policy and labelled it a “full‑blown circus.” Context of the SCO Engagement This high‑level interaction marks Jaishankar’s first visit
International
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on July 15, marking the first senior-level India-China engagement since the deadly Galwan Valley clash in 2020. The meeting took place during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ gathering. Jaishankar’s visit comes after a gradual process of military disengagement,