SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin: India’s Strategic Vision and the Future of Eurasian Cooperation

Today in the year 2025, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has emerged as a new identity in the world. Most of the member countries in this organization come from the continent of Asia. Recently, a meeting of this organization is going to be held in China in the last week of August. Recently, a meeting of this organization was held on 26 June 2025 in which the defense ministers of all the member countries participated. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh participated from India's side. Today in this article we will know what is this Shanghai Cooperation Organization and what is its identity in the world and which countries are its members, know in detail.

What is the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation? 

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is an international organisation that was founded in 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. At the time of its establishment, there were a total of 6 member countries in this organisation. In 2017, India and Pakistan became members of this organisation, taking the total number of member countries to eight. Currently, the organisation has 8 full members, 4 observer countries and many dialogue partners who attend meetings from time to time. By the year 2025, this organisation is no longer limited to security but is playing an active role in issues like economy, energy, conductivity, terrorism and cultural cooperation.

SCO Summit 2025 when and where?

In the year 2025, the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit will be held in Tianjin city of China from 31 August to 1 September 2025. Heads of state of all member countries can attend this conference. This conference is going to be very special as compared to the previous conferences. Because at the time of this conference, the whole global world is going through a race of big changes. Some of these global events are US-China conflict, Russia-Ukraine war, India-Pakistan conflict, Cambodia-Thailand conflict.

India's role balance and strategy

India's role in this organization and its role on international forums has always been balancing. India has always taken a tough stand against terrorism. And has taken and will continue to take a tough stand against Pakistan-sponsored activities because Pakistan has been promoting terrorism in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir for a long time. At the same time, it remains cautious and vigilant towards China by keeping distance from China's project BRi regarding connectivity. Apart from this, India promotes energy cooperation, digital connectivity, and cultural partnership.

India's priorities in 2025 will be

 India's priorities in 2025 are as follows.

- Creating stability and connectivity in           - Afghanistan and Central Asia

- Balancing China's influence

- Increasing participation in SCO banking - and digital payment systems

-  Pressing for joint action on terrorism and extremism

Global context: Why is this conference important?

 Apart from the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Corporation, this conference is very important for the whole world, especially for developing countries. Because the continuous imposition of tariffs by America is affecting the trade of the whole world. According to Western countries, the growing military relations with Russia, North Korea and Iran have increased security concerns more than before. China also wants to use SCO as its strategic power due to its high GDP growth rate. Despite all this, the whole world, especially the countries of Central Asia, are now looking at India as an alternative power.

Possible key issues of the conference

Terrorism Collective policy on terrorist networks linked to Afghanistan

Economic cooperation SCO free trade area and shared digital payment system

Energy and connectivity Pipelines, railways and corridor projects

Climate change SCO Green Initiative and sustainable development

Conclusion

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization has grown into a powerful regional bloc that now plays a significant role on the global stage. From counter-terrorism to energy security and digital connectivity, its agenda has expanded far beyond its original focus. As the 25th SCO Summit takes place in Tianjin in 2025, the world watches with keen interest—especially given the current geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties. For India, the summit is not only a platform to assert its strategic autonomy but also an opportunity to shape the regional order by promoting peace, stability, and development. In an era of shifting alliances and rising global challenges, SCO’s decisions and direction in this summit may well define the future of regional cooperation in Eurasia.