Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held significant bilateral meetings with leaders from various Asian countries. The interactions, held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, underscore India’s commitment to fostering strong bilateral relations and regional cooperation.
Mr Modi exchanged perspectives on diverse issues with Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedow, discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties. He also had a productive exchange of views with Kazakhstan President Tokayev, highlighting cooperation in key sectors such as energy, security, healthcare, and pharma.
The prime minister also held a productive conversation with Vietnam PM Phạm Minh Chính, expressing India’s keenness to deepen ties with Vietnam in defence, trade, green energy, and more.
During his meeting with Lao PDR President Thongloun Sisoulith, he emphasized the benefits of closer friendship between the two nations, particularly in trade and culture.
Additionally, PM Modi had a good interaction with Armenia Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, highlighting the warm and growing ties between India and Armenia, rooted in friendship and mutual cooperation.
These meetings demonstrate his efforts to strengthen India’s relationships with neighboring countries, promoting regional stability and cooperation. By engaging with leaders from various nations, PM Modi is reinforcing India’s commitment to its Neighborhood First policy and its role as a key player in regional affairs.
The SCO Summit provides an important platform for India to engage with multiple regional and global leaders, addressing shared challenges and deepening regional cooperation. PM Modi’s meetings with world leaders at the summit highlight India’s proactive role in shaping regional and global affairs.