Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

  • Russia-China Relations Reach Historic Peak: Putin Highlights Strategic Partnership Growth During Meeting With Premier Li Qiang

    Russia-China Relations Reach Historic Peak: Putin Highlights Strategic Partnership Growth During Meeting With Premier Li Qiang

    Nov 20, 2025 10:08 pm CST

    President Putin and Premier Li Qiang's recent meeting showcases the unprecedented strength of Russia-China relations, with record-breaking bilateral trade and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. The comprehensive strategic partnership, based on equality and mutual support, is entering a new era of collaboration including visa-free travel arrangements, energy projects, and educational initiatives planned for 2026-2027.

  • India

    India's Zero Tolerance Stance: S Jaishankar Condemns Terrorism at SCO Meet Following Delhi Blast

    Nov 18, 2025 09:52 pm CST

    Following a deadly bomb blast in Delhi that killed 15 people, India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar called for global "zero tolerance" towards terrorism at the SCO Council meeting in Russia. Jaishankar emphasized that there can be "no looking away" from terrorism as investigators described the Delhi Red Fort blast as a sophisticated 'white-collar' terror module led by medical professionals. The National Investigation Agency has identified the driver as a suicide bomber and arrested a key co-conspirator who provided technical support for the attack.

  • UK and German Diplomats Highlight India-China Importance Amid Shifting Global Trade Dynamics

    UK and German Diplomats Highlight India-China Importance Amid Shifting Global Trade Dynamics

    Oct 17, 2025 03:10 pm CST

    Top diplomats from the UK and Germany emphasize the strategic importance of both India and China as trading partners amid global geopolitical tensions and US tariffs. As supply chains face disruption and new economic alliances form, the diplomatic assessment suggests a potential realignment of global power structures with increasing Asian influence.

  • China and India Resume Direct Flights After Five Years: A Milestone in Rebuilding Bilateral Relations

    China and India Resume Direct Flights After Five Years: A Milestone in Rebuilding Bilateral Relations

    Oct 09, 2025 09:19 pm CST

    After a five-year suspension, direct flights between China and India are set to resume on October 26, 2023, marking a significant step in normalizing bilateral relations following border tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic. Chinese officials have described this development as a positive move that demonstrates both nations' commitment to implementing the agreements reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping during recent diplomatic engagements. IndiGo and China Eastern will be the first airlines to operate these routes, facilitating renewed people-to-people exchanges and economic collaboration between the world's two most populous nations.

  • SCO Young Authors Conference 2023: Exploring Creative Spaces in the Digital Age

    SCO Young Authors Conference 2023: Exploring Creative Spaces in the Digital Age

    Sep 27, 2025 09:15 pm CST

    The 2nd Biennial SCO Young Authors' Conference in New Delhi brought together creative minds to discuss the evolution of creativity in the digital era. The event focused on cultural bonds between SCO nations, protecting creators' rights, and ensuring inclusive access to digital technologies while preserving traditional learning methods. Government officials emphasized India's commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting cultural diplomacy across the SCO region.

  • "Huge Loss": US Threw Away India Ties For Tariff Policy, Says Ex US NSA Susan Rice

    "Huge Loss": US Threw Away India Ties For Tariff Policy, Says Ex US NSA Susan Rice

    Sep 20, 2025 01:51 am CST

    Former US National Security Advisor Susan Rice has said that India is a "proud and strong nation" that may "go in a different direction" because of the political approach taken by the Trump administration.

  • India Precarious Balance: The Hidden Costs of Russian Oil and Chinese Dependencies in Foreign Policy

    India Precarious Balance: The Hidden Costs of Russian Oil and Chinese Dependencies in Foreign Policy

    Sep 09, 2025 08:37 pm CST

    India's deepening engagement with Russia and China offers short-term economic benefits through discounted oil and essential manufacturing inputs, but creates dangerous asymmetric dependencies that threaten its economic sovereignty and geopolitical autonomy. This comprehensive analysis examines how the Russia-India-China axis exposes India to strategic vulnerabilities that outweigh tactical gains, while suggesting a polycentric approach to achieve sustainable economic resilience and diplomatic flexibility.

  • "Two Great Nations Will Get This Solved": Team Trump Amid India Tariffs

    "Two Great Nations Will Get This Solved": Team Trump Amid India Tariffs

    Sep 02, 2025 10:36 am CST

    The Donald Trump administration in the United States hopes to resolve trade friction with India soon, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claiming the "two great countries will get this solved".

  • "Friendship, Trade, Cultural Linkages": PM Modi Meets World Leaders At SCO Reception

    "Friendship, Trade, Cultural Linkages": PM Modi Meets World Leaders At SCO Reception

    Sep 01, 2025 02:36 am CST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the official reception for Heads of State and Heads of Government at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, where he met with several world leaders and dignitaries.

  • Opinion | India To Kabul To Pak: The Plot Behind Chinese Foreign Minister

    Opinion | India To Kabul To Pak: The Plot Behind Chinese Foreign Minister's Many Tours

    Aug 25, 2025 08:28 pm CST

    This is China stepping into the breach created by Trump's shenanigans. It seems to be viewing the problem through the lens of South Asia as a whole, rather than letting Washington use its divide-and-rule strategy.