Jai Siya Ram

1. Narendra Modi: Calling for Cooperation and Connectivity

PM Modi stressed shared global challenges like terrorism, advocating for connectivity grounded in sovereignty and regional trust. He highlighted India’s leadership in the fight against terrorism and noted progress in border peace and stability.
He also reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepening ties with China, based on mutual trust, sensitivity, and respect.

2. Xi Jinping: “Dragon & Elephant Must Come Together”

Chinese President Xi used the “dragon and elephant” metaphor to stress the importance of China–India friendship. He emphasized resisting Cold War mentalities, camp rivalries, and “bullying behaviour,” promoting fairness, justice, and multilateral governance.

3. Vladimir Putin: Denouncing Western Militarization

President Putin criticized Western resurgence in militarism—particularly pointing to Japan and Germany. He praised the SCO as a vehicle for fostering a multipolar world order and countering Western dominance.

Broader Context

• The summit marks a shift—China steering the SCO beyond security to include economics and finance, with a proposed SCO development bank and $1.4B in loans.
• The event showcased diplomatic warming between India and China, including resumption of flights, relaxed visa rules, and border de-escalation.
• A high-profile military parade in Beijing recalling the end of WWII also signaled alignment among authoritarian powers, with Kim Jong-un expected to attend