The upcoming SCO Summit in Tianjin is shaping up to be a high-profile event, with leaders from over 30 countries and international organizations set to attend. The gathering will convene amidst a vigorous push by Russian President Vladimir Putin for a “fairer, multipolar world order.”
Attendees will include a host of influential leaders such as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, highlighting the SCO’s growing appeal as a major international forum. The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, will also be present.
The backdrop for the summit has been set by Putin’s strong statements against Western sanctions and his praise for the “unprecedented” Russia-China alliance. His agenda focuses on strengthening the SCO’s ability to tackle global threats and establishing a new security framework for Eurasia.
With crucial bilateral meetings, including between Modi, Putin, and Xi Jinping, the summit is more than a ceremonial gathering. It is a critical venue where the contours of a new era of global politics, centered on Eurasian powers, will be debated and potentially redrawn.
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