New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Monday evening, concluding his four-day visit to Japan and China from August 29 to September 1, which he described as “productive.”

In China, PM Modi attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, holding bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. On X, he said the visit emphasised India’s position on key global issues.

During his meeting with President Putin, Modi reaffirmed that cooperation between India and Russia is vital for global peace, stability, and prosperity. At the SCO Summit, he called for stronger action against terror financing and radicalisation, citing the Pahalgam terror attack, and urged accountability for countries supporting cross-border terrorism. He congratulated Kyrgyzstan on assuming the SCO presidency and highlighted discussions on security, connectivity, economic cooperation, and sustainable development.

In his bilateral talks with President Xi Jinping, Modi and Xi welcomed the positive momentum in India-China relations since the last BRICS Summit in October 2024. Both leaders reaffirmed that India and China are development partners and agreed to maintain a stable relationship based on mutual respect and sensitivity, crucial for a multipolar world and Asia in the 21st century.

Modi also engaged with leaders from Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Eurasia at the SCO Summit reception, strengthening India’s cooperation in various sectors with countries including the Maldives, Nepal, Laos, Vietnam, Armenia, and Turkmenistan.

Prior to China, PM Modi visited Japan from August 29 to 30 for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit in Tokyo. He praised the outcomes of the Tokyo visit and expressed optimism that India-Japan relations will continue to reach new heights.