BISHKEK — On the sidelines of the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to review and bolster bilateral strategic and economic ties.
Marking their first meeting since Pashinyan’s re-election in June, PM Modi congratulated his counterpart on his electoral victory, setting a warm tone for high-level discussions on defense partnerships, regional peace initiatives, and trade expansion.
Key Highlights of the Bilateral Dialogue
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Electoral Milestone & First Meeting: The summit provided the backdrop for the leaders’ first formal meeting following Armenia’s June general elections and PM Pashinyan’s subsequent re-appointment.
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Diversified Sectoral Partnership: Both leaders reviewed accelerating cooperation across key pillars including defense procurements, economic trade, pharmaceuticals, mining, higher education, and cultural exchanges.
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Caucasus Stability & Peace Briefing: PM Pashinyan briefed PM Modi on the current implementation status of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement, with India reiterating its core stance supporting dialogue and peaceful resolution of regional disputes.
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Geopolitical Outlook: The discussion encompassed wider international security dynamics, including the situation in West Asia and shared priorities in Eurasian connectivity.
