Modi lands in China after 7 years; set to meet Xi and Putin at SCO summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tianjin, China, for his first visit since 2018, ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. He is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit signals improved India-China ties amidst U.S. tariff wars. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called Modi, urging him to deliver an "appropriate signal" for an "immediate ceasefire" at the SCO summit. The SCO meeting is significant given global trade turbulence due to U.S. import tariffs, including 50% on Indian goods.
Key Points
- PM Modi's visit to China for the SCO summit marks his first trip since 2018, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties.
- He is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, among other leaders.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged PM Modi to advocate for an "immediate ceasefire" at the SCO summit.
- The SCO summit's significance is heightened by global trade turbulence caused by U.S. import tariffs, impacting Indian goods.
Exam Facts
- PM Modi's first visit to China since 2018.
- He arrived in Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.
- U.S. imposition of import tariffs, including 50% on Indian goods, is mentioned.
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