Kyrgyzstan, SCO summit in Bishkek

Sep 1, 2026

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Kyrgyzstan Russia 9233059 01.09.2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov attend a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Kristina Solovyova Sputnik Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Copyright: xKristinaxSolovyovax
Kyrgyzstan Russia 9233058 01.09.2026 Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov awards Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation Director General Alexey Likhachev the Dostuk Order on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Kristina Solovyova Sputnik Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Copyright: xKristinaxSolovyovax
KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Armenia s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (L) and Russia s President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a meeting at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Vyacheslav Prokofyev Russian Presidential Press and Information Office TASS 96946857
KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Kyrgyzstan s President Sadyr Japarov (L) and Russia s President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a meeting at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Peter Kovalev TASS 96946704
Kyrgyzstan Russia 9233057 01.09.2026 Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov awards Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation Director General Alexey Likhachev the Dostuk Order on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Kristina Solovyova Sputnik Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Copyright: xKristinaxSolovyovax
Kyrgyzstan Russia 9233056 01.09.2026 Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov awards Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation Director General Alexey Likhachev the Dostuk Order on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Kristina Solovyova Sputnik Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Copyright: xKristinaxSolovyovax
KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Russia s President Vladimir Putin (L) and Kyrgyzstan s President Sadyr Japarov shake hands during a meeting at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Peter Kovalev TASS 96946707
September 1, 2026, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, chats with Armenian President Nikol Pashinyan, left, during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, August 31, 2026, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek Kyrgyzstan - ZUMAp138 20260901_zaa_p138_015 Copyright: xPib PressxInformationx
September 1, 2026, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, shakes hands with Armenian President Nikol Pashinyan, left, before their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, August 31, 2026, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek Kyrgyzstan - ZUMAp138 20260901_zaa_p138_010 Copyright: xPib PressxInformationx
September 1, 2026, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, shakes hands with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, right, before their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, August 31, 2026, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek Kyrgyzstan - ZUMAp138 20260901_zaa_p138_014 Copyright: xPib PressxInformationx
September 1, 2026, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, shakes hands with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, right, before their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, August 31, 2026, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek Kyrgyzstan - ZUMAp138 20260901_zaa_p138_013 Copyright: xPib PressxInformationx
September 1, 2026, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and delegation during an expanded bilateral meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, right, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, August 31, 2026, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek Kyrgyzstan - ZUMAp138 20260901_zaa_p138_012 Copyright: xPib PressxInformationx
September 1, 2026, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, chats with Armenian President Nikol Pashinyan, left, during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, August 31, 2026, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek Kyrgyzstan - ZUMAp138 20260901_zaa_p138_011 Copyright: xPib PressxInformationx
September 1, 2026, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, chats with Armenian President Nikol Pashinyan, left, during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, August 31, 2026, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek Kyrgyzstan - ZUMAp138 20260901_zaa_p138_009 Copyright: xPib PressxInformationx
September 1, 2026, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and delegation during an expanded bilateral meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, right, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, August 31, 2026, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek Kyrgyzstan - ZUMAp138 20260901_zaa_p138_008 Copyright: xPib PressxInformationx
Kyrgyzstan Russia Armenia 9233091 01.09.2026 Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Vyacheslav Prokofiev Sputnik Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Copyright: xVyacheslavxProkofievx
KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev (L) and Kyrgyzstan s President Sadyr Japarov are seen during a meeting between Kyrgyz President Japarov and Russia s President Putin at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Kristina Solovyova POOL TASS 96948245
KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Russia s Deputy Prime MInister Alexei Overchuk, Russia s Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin, Russian President Putin s spokesman Dmitry Peskov and Russia s Minister of Energy Sergei Tsivilev (L-R) are seen during a meeting between Russia s President Putin and Kyrgyzstan s President Japarov at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Kristina Solovyova POOL TASS 96948153
KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev (L) and Kyrgyzstan s President Sadyr Japarov are seen during a meeting between Kyrgyz President Japarov and Russia s President Putin at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Kristina Solovyova POOL TASS 96948248
KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Russia s President Vladimir Putin, Russia s Deputy Prime MInister Alexei Overchuk, Russia s Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin, Russian President Putin s spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Russia s Minister of Energy Sergei Tsivilev and Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev (L-R back) are seen during a meeting with Kyrgyzstan s President Japarov (not pictured) at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Kristina Solovyova POOL TASS 96947642
KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Kyrgyzstan s President Sadyr Japarov (3rd R) is seen during a meeting with Russia s President Putin at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Kristina Solovyova POOL TASS 96947970
KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Russia s President Vladimir Putin (R) and Russia s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov are seen during a meeting with Kyrgyzstan s President Japarov at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Kristina Solovyova POOL TASS 96947895
KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Russian President Putin s adviser Yuri Ushakov is seen during a meeting between Russia s President Putin and Kyrgyzstan s President Japarov at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Kristina Solovyova POOL TASS 96947506
KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Russia s President Vladimir Putin (L back) and Kyrgyzstan s President Sadyr Japarov (R back) are seen during a meeting at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Kristina Solovyova POOL TASS 96947463
KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Russia s President Vladimir Putin is seen during a meeting with Kyrgyzstan s President Japarov (at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Kristina Solovyova POOL TASS 96947457
KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Kyrgyzstan s President Sadyr Japarov is seen during a meeting with Russia s President Putin at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Kristina Solovyova POOL TASS 96947454
China s President Xi Jinping (C) gives a speech at a SCO+ format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090131 IranianxPresidency
leaders attend a SCO format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090130 IranianxPresidency
leaders attend a SCO format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090129 IranianxPresidency
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (C) attends the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090128 IranianxPresidency
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (C) attends the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090127 IranianxPresidency
leaders attend a SCO+ format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090126 IranianxPresidency
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres gives a speech at a SCO+ format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090125 IranianxPresidency
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek , Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090124 IranianxPresidency
leaders attend a SCO+ format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090123 IranianxPresidency
China s President Xi Jinping (C) gives a speech at a SCO+ format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090121 IranianxPresidency
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (2-R) attends the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090120 IranianxPresidency
Russia s President Vladimir Putin gives a speech at a SCO+ format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090119 IranianxPresidency
Russia s President Vladimir Putin (C) gives a speech at a SCO+ format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090118 IranianxPresidency
Leaders and senior representatives pose for a group photograph before the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus meeting at the Yrys Ordo Congress Hall in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090115 IranianxPresidency
Leaders and senior representatives pose for a group photograph before the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus meeting at the Yrys Ordo Congress Hall in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090114 IranianxPresidency
Kyrgyzstan Russia Armenia 9233044 01.09.2026 Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands following a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Vyacheslav Prokofiev Sputnik Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Copyright: xVyacheslavxProkofievx
Kyrgyzstan Russia Armenia 9233024 01.09.2026 Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Vyacheslav Prokofiev Sputnik Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Copyright: xVyacheslavxProkofievx
Kyrgyzstan Russia Armenia 9233023 01.09.2026 Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Vyacheslav Prokofiev Sputnik Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Copyright: xVyacheslavxProkofievx
Kyrgyzstan Russia Armenia 9233027 01.09.2026 Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Vyacheslav Prokofiev Sputnik Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Copyright: xVyacheslavxProkofievx
Kyrgyzstan Russia Armenia 9233026 01.09.2026 Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Vyacheslav Prokofiev Sputnik Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Copyright: xVyacheslavxProkofievx
Kyrgyzstan Russia Armenia 9233031 01.09.2026 Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands as they pose for photos before a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Vyacheslav Prokofiev Sputnik Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Copyright: xVyacheslavxProkofievx
Kyrgyzstan Russia Armenia 9233030 01.09.2026 Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands as they pose for photos before a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Vyacheslav Prokofiev Sputnik Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Copyright: xVyacheslavxProkofievx
Kyrgyzstan Russia Armenia 9233028 01.09.2026 Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands as they pose for photos before a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Vyacheslav Prokofiev Sputnik Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Copyright: xVyacheslavxProkofievx
Kyrgyzstan Russia 9233039 01.09.2026 Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands before a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Petr Kovalev Sputnik Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Copyright: xPetrxKovalevx

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Kyrgyzstan Russia 9233059 01.09.2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov attend a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Kristina Solovyova Sputnik Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Copyright: xKristinaxSolovyovax

KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Kyrgyzstan s President Sadyr Japarov (L) and Russia s President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a meeting at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Peter Kovalev TASS 96946704

KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Russia s President Vladimir Putin (L) and Kyrgyzstan s President Sadyr Japarov shake hands during a meeting at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Peter Kovalev TASS 96946707

KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Kyrgyzstan s President Sadyr Japarov (3rd R) is seen during a meeting with Russia s President Putin at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Kristina Solovyova POOL TASS 96947970

KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Russia s President Vladimir Putin is seen during a meeting with Kyrgyzstan s President Japarov (at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Kristina Solovyova POOL TASS 96947457

KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Kyrgyzstan s President Sadyr Japarov is seen during a meeting with Russia s President Putin at the Ala Archa State Residence on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Kristina Solovyova POOL TASS 96947454

China s President Xi Jinping (C) gives a speech at a SCO+ format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090131 IranianxPresidency

leaders attend a SCO format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090130 IranianxPresidency

leaders attend a SCO format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090129 IranianxPresidency

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (C) attends the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090128 IranianxPresidency

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (C) attends the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090127 IranianxPresidency

leaders attend a SCO+ format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090126 IranianxPresidency

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres gives a speech at a SCO+ format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090125 IranianxPresidency

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek , Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090124 IranianxPresidency

leaders attend a SCO+ format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090123 IranianxPresidency

China s President Xi Jinping (C) gives a speech at a SCO+ format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090121 IranianxPresidency

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (2-R) attends the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090120 IranianxPresidency

Russia s President Vladimir Putin gives a speech at a SCO+ format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090119 IranianxPresidency

Russia s President Vladimir Putin (C) gives a speech at a SCO+ format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090118 IranianxPresidency

Leaders and senior representatives pose for a group photograph before the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus meeting at the Yrys Ordo Congress Hall in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090115 IranianxPresidency

Leaders and senior representatives pose for a group photograph before the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus meeting at the Yrys Ordo Congress Hall in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday on September 1, 2026. photo by Iranian Presidency KER2029090114 IranianxPresidency

Kyrgyzstan Russia 9233039 01.09.2026 Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands before a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Petr Kovalev Sputnik Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Copyright: xPetrxKovalevx