World · Malaysia Bureau
Putin, Xi lead major powers at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping are among world leaders gathered in Kyrgyzstan's capital for a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. The gathering includes representatives from Turkey, India, Pakistan and Iran, highlighting the bloc's growing geopolitical significance.
LSN Malaysia ·
Major powers convened in Bishkek on Tuesday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's latest summit, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping among the attendees. The two-day gathering brings together leaders from across Eurasia and beyond, underscoring the organisation's expanding role in regional and global affairs.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are also present at the Kyrgyz capital's summit. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian represents Tehran at the talks, reflecting the country's recent elevation to full member status within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
The summit provides a platform for discussions on security cooperation, trade and economic integration among member states. The gathering reflects shifting geopolitical alignments in Asia, as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation continues to expand its influence across Central Asia, South Asia and beyond.
The organisation, established in 2001, has evolved into one of the world's largest regional organisations by population and geographical scope. The Bishkek summit represents a significant diplomatic moment for member nations seeking to coordinate positions on regional challenges and international issues.