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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following their meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 31, 2026. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and recent developments in West Asia, with both sides emphasizing diplomatic efforts toward regional peace and stability. Modi reiterated India s position that disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy and stressed the importance of protecting civilians, commercial shipping and freedom of navigation. Bishkek Kyrgyzstan - ZUMAi98_ 20260901_zih_i98_009

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following their meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 31, 2026. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and recent developments in West Asia, with both sides emphasizing diplomatic efforts toward regional peace and stability. Modi reiterated India s position that disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy and stressed the importance of protecting civilians, commercial shipping and freedom of navigation. Bishkek Kyrgyzstan - ZUMAi98_ 20260901_zih_i98_009

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Recording Date: Sep 1, 2026

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September 1, 2026, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following their meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 31, 2026. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and recent developments in West Asia, with both sides emphasizing diplomatic efforts toward regional peace and stability. Modi reiterated India s position that disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy and stressed the importance of protecting civilians, commercial shipping and freedom of navigation. Bishkek Kyrgyzstan - ZUMAi98_ 20260901_zih_i98_009

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