Modi, India's leader, sets foot in Tianjin in preparation for a Chinese-hosted summit
Britain, France, and Germany have triggered a "snapback" mechanism to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran, following the country's failure to comply with commitments made in a 2015 nuclear deal. This move comes as world leaders convene for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, taking place in a northern port city this weekend.
The SCO, comprising China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus, will see the attendance of several key figures. Among them are the leaders of China and India, two nations intensely competing for influence across South Asia. Notably, this marks Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to China since 2018, following a trip to Japan where Japan pledged a significant investment of $68 billion in India.
Turkey, too, will be represented at the SCO's largest meeting since its founding in 2001, having hosted three rounds of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine this year. However, the conflict remains unresolved, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to discuss the Ukraine situation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday.
Iran, facing fresh Western pressure due to its nuclear program, will also be present at the SCO conference. Its relations with Russia have grown closer over the past decade, particularly since Russia launched its offensive against Ukraine. Russian President Putin is due to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss Tehran's nuclear program on Monday.
China and the United Nations chief, Antonio Guterres, recently discussed the need to strengthen multilateralism and reform international institutions, particularly the global financial architecture. The gathering is happening before a military parade in nearby Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of World War II. North Korea's Kim Jong Un is among some 26 world leaders scheduled to attend the parade, but Indian Prime Minister Modi is not on the list of attendees published by Chinese state media.
The reimposition of sanctions against Iran could have irreparable consequences, according to Russia's foreign ministry. This move may add another layer of complexity to the geopolitical landscape at the SCO summit, where nations will undoubtedly engage in discussions and negotiations that could shape the future of international relations.
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