SCO Summit Diplomacy: India’s PM Narendra Modi will visit Uzbekistan (Aug 29–30) and then Kyrgyzstan (Aug 31–Sep 1) for the 26th SCO Summit, with a planned Modi–Putin meeting on the sidelines in Bishkek; the agenda includes trade, investment, defense, digital connectivity, energy, education, and people-to-people ties. China’s “Neighborhood” Push: Xi Jinping is confirmed to attend the SCO Summit in Bishkek and pay state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt, with Kyrgyzstan preparing for major delegations and the World Nomad Games opening. Bishkek Readiness Checks: The Bishkek mayor inspected SCO and World Nomad Games facilities, including Manas Airport routes, the Manas Street interchange, the Aska-Tash memorial complex, and overpasses, with landscaping and greening work assigned to the city enterprise. Security Operations: Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security carried out a large-scale prevention operation in Issyk-Kul, detaining people linked to organized criminal groups and warning against “thieves’ ideology” and extortion. Budget & Revenue: Non-tax revenues in Kyrgyzstan rose to 189.5 billion soms in 2025 (9.6% of GDP), driven by dividends, National Bank transfers, paid services, and fees. Energy & Industry: Kyrgyzstan’s Junda refinery modernization moves to a new phase after an agreement with China’s Central Asia Energy Company, aiming for higher output and Euro-5 fuel amid Russia-linked supply strain. Governance & Migration: Kyrgyz citizens reportedly do not need a preliminary QazETA electronic permit to enter Kazakhstan, though Kazakhstan’s phased rollout is still being discussed. Environment & Land Use: Raids continue against vehicles on pastures and natural parks, with fines and warnings as degradation risks threaten tourism and ecosystems.