InternationalWednesday, 2 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
PM Modi flags terrorism, drug trafficking and connectivity at SCO Bishkek summit
At the 2026 SCO summit in Bishkek, PM Narendra Modi called for no double standards on terrorism and stronger regional cooperation on security, drugs and connectivity.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and said there should be no double standards in combating terrorism.
Key specifics
- The SCO summit was held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, with Modi participating on the second day.
- Modi said the SCO has strengthened over the last 25 years and should set new goals in the next 5 years.
- He linked terrorism, drug trafficking and security cooperation, saying member states must share information.
- Modi said India is working to integrate world markets through transport connectivity.
- He stressed road, rail and air links among SCO member countries as a priority.
Exam lens
Question type: International relations and summit-based MCQ, SCO headquarters/meeting context, terrorism and connectivity keywords, Bishkek-Kyrgyzstan association. TNPSC one-liner: “At the 2026 SCO summit, India pressed for zero tolerance on terrorism and stronger regional connectivity.”