Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, marking his first visit to the country after seven years. The event is anticipated to be a platform for solidarity and dialogue,

"China welcomes Prime Minister Modi to China for the SCO Tianjin Summit. We believe that with the concerted effort of all parties, the Tianjin summit will be a gathering of solidarity, friendship and fruitful results,

Chinese foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the SCO summit, to be held from August 31 to September 1, will see participation from leaders of over 20 countries, including all member states.