In Kyrgyzstan, SCO summit brings together Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is holding a two-day summit in Kyrgyzstan, attended notably by the Chinese, Russian, Iranian and Indian leaders. Talks are focusing on relations among the bloc's members and Iran's situation in the face of new US sanctions.
The leaders of China, Russia, Iran and India are taking part in a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit being held in Kyrgyzstan. According to France 24, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are expected to hold talks on the sidelines of the meeting.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is also in attendance. He held a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to the French channel.
Iran's situation on the agenda
China, Russia and India are expected to discuss support for Tehran with the Iranian president, as Washington has imposed new economic sanctions, France 24 Monde reports. The meeting also comes after fresh bombings, although the information provided does not specify where they took place or who carried them out.
A bloc strengthening its trade ties
The SCO is marking its 25th anniversary this year, according to France 24. The outlet highlights stronger trade relations among its members, at a time when the organisation is seeking to present itself as an alternative to the US-dominated world order.
The two-day summit is therefore expected to combine bilateral talks among leaders with broader discussions on cooperation within the organisation.
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