India, Russia, China uniting on rising protectionism, WTO reforms at SCO

Creating a global front against rising protectionism, reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO) and boosting trade, investments will dominate the agenda, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his visit to Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, on Wednesday.

After focusing on terrorism and defence in 2018, Modi is expected to discuss the ongoing trade war and pitch for greater economic cooperation with Russia and China in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek on June 13-14, senior government officials said.

While the government hasn't confirmed whether Modi will be meeting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, separate bilateral meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping