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PM Modi in China HIGHLIGHTS: In surprising and sudden move, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls PM Modi

This is Prime Minister Modi’s first visit to China in seven years.

PM Modi in China HIGHLIGHTS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in China on Saturday, 30 August 2025, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. He reached China after concluding his two-day visit to Japan.

This will be a two-day visit, during which PM Modi will attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin on August 31 and September 1.

This is Prime Minister Modi’s first visit to China in seven years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also hold meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. PM Modi is visiting China amid the tariff dispute with America, and it is considered important in terms of relations between the two countries.

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Aug 30, 2025 11:48 PM IST

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Aug 30, 2025 8:21 PM IST

Thank President Zelenskyy for his phone call today. We exchanged views on the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian aspect, and efforts to restore peace and stability. India extends full support to all efforts in this direction. @ZelenskyyUa

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 30, 2025
Aug 30, 2025 6:38 PM IST

在天津，得到来自中国各地印度侨民热情而特别的欢迎。以下是一些精彩瞬间。 pic.twitter.com/CavM0izOyZ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 30, 2025
Aug 30, 2025 6:35 PM IST

PM Modi will take part in the SCO summit sessions on August 31 and September 1.
Aug 30, 2025 6:35 PM IST

PM Modi was received by Chinese and Indian officials with handshakes and a ceremonial welcome, which also featured a cultural dance performance by local artists.
Aug 30, 2025 6:34 PM IST

PM Modi landed at Binhai International Airport in Tianjin, beginning a two-day official visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.
Aug 30, 2025 5:53 PM IST

“Given the current volatility in world economy, it is also important for India and China, as two major economies, to work together to bring stability to the world economic order,” PM Modi said in the interview published on Friday.
Aug 30, 2025 5:44 PM IST

This visit to Japan will be remembered for the productive outcomes which will benefit the people of our nations. I thank PM Ishiba, the Japanese people and the Government for their warmth.@shigeruishiba pic.twitter.com/kdXYeLPJ7N

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 30, 2025