India and China held bilateral consultations under the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) framework in New Delhi on April 16–17, 2026, focusing on strengthening cooperation and reviewing the implementation of decisions taken by SCO leaders.
The Indian delegation was led by SCO National Coordinator Shri Alok A. Dimri, while the Chinese side was headed by Ambassador Yan Wenbin, National Coordinator for China.
During the discussions, both sides exchanged views on the implementation of decisions adopted by SCO leaders and deliberated on the future direction of the organization. They reaffirmed their commitment to continue and consolidate mutual cooperation and regular consultations on SCO-related matters.
As part of the engagement, the two delegations jointly called on Secretary (West) Shri Sibi George to review ongoing cooperation within the SCO framework. The discussions covered key areas including security, trade, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges.
Both sides agreed to maintain regular dialogue and continue bilateral consultations in the future to further strengthen cooperation within the SCO platform.
