- PM Modi is set to attend three major multilateral events in September 2026, starting with the SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 31 and September 1.
- Following the SCO Summit, India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13 as part of its 2026 presidency.
- The final event will be PM Modi's address at the 80th Session of the UNGA in New York later in September.
- The SCO Summit will include member countries such as China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, and Belarus.
- India's theme for the BRICS Summit is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
- PM Modi's address at the UNGA is expected to reinforce India's campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term.
India is set for a significant diplomatic month in September 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi participating in three major multilateral events. The month kicks off with the SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 31 and September 1, featuring key nations like China, Russia, and Pakistan.127
Following the SCO, India will host the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13, emphasizing the theme of “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. This summit will place India at the forefront of high-level diplomatic discussions, with numerous heads of state expected to engage in both bilateral and multilateral meetings.348
The month concludes with PM Modi's address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where he is anticipated to advocate for India's bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term, while reaffirming India's commitment to multilateral cooperation.9
This intense diplomatic schedule underscores India's growing role on the global stage and its strategic engagement with key international partners.
“The diplomatic calendar kicks off with the SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan, followed by India hosting the 18th BRICS Summit, emphasizing its leadership role. Modi's address at the UNGA will also focus on India's bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term.”
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