China has extended a warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, scheduled for August 31 to September 1. This visit marks PM Modi's first trip to China since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. The summit aims to foster regional security, economic cooperation, and address geopolitical issues among member states.
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