India, Sept. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's powerful and multifaceted address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on Monday made headlines. In it he placed sovereignty, security, and balanced connectivity at the centre of India's regional vision and called for a stern stance on cross- border terrorism.

PM Modi's remarks sent a clear message that peace, partnership, and progress should not come at the cost of a nation's sovereignty and integrity.

The Indian leader also suggested the creation of a Civilisational Dialogue Forum to bring to the world cultural aspects of SCO member countries.

As the world decodes PM Modi's remarks at the SCO Summit in China today, here are five key takeaways from his address that rema...