- Economic Wins
Progress on narrowing India’s $99.2B trade deficit with China.
Strengthened access to Central Asian energy resources via the SCO Energy Strategy 2030.
Push for Chabahar Port & INSTC as connectivity alternatives to China’s BRI.
Access to Chinese grants, loans & scholarships benefiting students, researchers & startups.

- Diplomatic Wins
Joint condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack, despite Pakistan’s presence.
Reset in India-China ties: “partners in development, not adversaries.”
Clear projection of strategic autonomy, engaging China & Russia without bloc politics.
Deeper outreach under the Connect Central Asia Policy.

- Strategic & Security Wins
Adoption of the 2026-2030 anti-extremism roadmap.
Stronger role in RATS (Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure).
Enhanced cooperation on terror financing, cyber security, & organized crime.

- Technology & Innovation Wins
Participation in AI cooperation with a focus on safe, transparent technologies.
Expansion of the SCO Startup Forum for Indian startups in Central Asia.
New avenues for technology transfer & lunar research cooperation.

- Long-Term Value
India’s civilizational motto “One Earth, One Family, One Future” featured in the Tianjin Declaration.
Push for a Civilizational Dialogue Forum under SCO.
Reinforced India’s role as a Global South leader and advocate for UN reforms.
Broader economic diversification beyond Western markets.

The SCO Summit 2025 reaffirmed India’s position as an independent global power- pragmatic, strategic, and future-ready.