Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make a significant diplomatic visit to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, with discussions on regional security, connectivity, trade and strategic cooperation expected to dominate the agenda. A major focus of Modi’s visit will be his scheduled interactions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

The meetings are likely to provide an opportunity for India to discuss bilateral ties as well as broader geopolitical developments affecting the region. India and Russia share a longstanding strategic partnership, with defence, energy, trade and regional stability remaining important areas of cooperation. Modi’s interaction with Putin is therefore expected to attract considerable attention, particularly amid evolving geopolitical dynamics across Eurasia. The meeting with Iranian President Pezeshkian could also be significant for India, given New Delhi’s interests in regional connectivity and its engagement with Iran. Issues surrounding trade routes, energy cooperation and developments in West Asia could feature in the discussions.

Beyond the diplomatic schedule, Modi is also expected to attend the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games. The international sporting and cultural event celebrates the traditional heritage, sports and nomadic traditions of participating countries. The SCO Summit will bring together leaders from member states to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the wider region. For India, the gathering provides another platform to strengthen partnerships while advancing its interests in connectivity, economic cooperation and regional stability. Modi’s Bishkek visit is thus expected to combine strategic diplomacy with cultural outreach, with his meetings on the sidelines of the summit potentially shaping conversations on several key regional issues.