US EditionA Look at the World Leaders Attending China’s SCO Summit and Military Parade
The summit gathers over 20 leaders to discuss regional security, economic ties, and geopolitical issues, emphasizing cooperation among member states ahead of a major military parade.
- On 01/09/2025 the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit kicked off in Tianjin, with Monday's opening ceremony marking the first gathering where President Xi Jinping will deliver a speech.
- The SCO comprises major Eurasian states and observers, bringing together China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, and 16 observers; this year's summit is the first since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
- President Xi Jinping held back-to-back bilateral meetings with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while large sections of Tianjin were closed with a significant police presence.
- Around two dozen Eurasian leaders will gather Monday for President Xi Jinping's summit, while many dignitaries attend a Beijing military parade Wednesday with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
- The summit agenda includes talks on the Ukraine conflict and Tehran's nuclear programme, with Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, expected to meet Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Masoud Pezeshkian Monday; China and Russia have touted the SCO as an alternative to NATO.
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A look at the world leaders attending China's SCO summit and military parade
Beijing is rolling out the red carpet for more than two dozen world leaders at two major events this week. The guest lists are a window into China’s ambitions, alliances and attempts to expand its influence. The two events are…
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