26th SCO Summit Held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Key facts

• The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from August 31 to September 1, 2026.
• The summit marked the 25th anniversary of the SCO and was chaired by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov under the theme '25 Years of the SCO: Together for Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity'.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the summit and outlined India's vision based on three pillars: Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity.
• The SCO leaders signed the Bishkek Declaration on the 25th Anniversary of the SCO, along with 27 other documents, including regulations on the Universal Center for Countering Challenges and Threats to the Security of SCO Member States.
• PM Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines and urged a move from 'endless war' to 'end of war', calling for peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
• India and Uzbekistan elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during PM Modi's visit to Tashkent prior to the summit.
• The summit was held in an expanded 'SCO Plus' format, bringing together leaders from member, partner, and observer countries.