New Delhi, July 17 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on July 17 that it would inform everyone at an 'appropriate time' about the possibility of Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting China next month.

"The SCO meeting is some months away. The participation by countries are finalised as per the mutual convenience. We will let everyone know in an appropriate time," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, responding to media query about the possibility of PM Modi's visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit scheduled next month.

MEA reaction came amid reports suggesting that PM Modi will likely visit China for the SCO summit.

This, if confirmed, will be PM Modi's first visit to China after the two nei...