The two leaders highlighted the sharp rise in bilateral trade, which touched a record USD 68.7 billion in FY 2024–25, and agreed to expand cooperation in energy, finance, and economic growth.
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The meeting comes against the backdrop of the United States imposing a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, including a 25 per cent penalty linked to India’s purchase of discounted Russian crude oil.
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Sharing the moment on X, PM Modi wrote, “After the proceedings at the SCO Summit venue, President Putin and I travelled together to the venue of our bilateral meeting. Conversations with him are always insightful.”
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“The crisis in Ukraine did not arise as the result of an ‘invasion,’ but as a result of a coup d’état in Kyiv, supported by Ukraine’s Western allies,” Putin said.
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In a brief pull-aside conversation before the proceedings, the three leaders were seen engaged in light exchanges.
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PM Modi arrived in Tianjin on Saturday for the two-day summit, which is being held from August 31 to September 1.
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In a post on X, Ulyanov reshared an image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping together, accompanied by a message on multipolarity.
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“Drawing on these values, the SCO contributes to shaping a fairer multipolar world order, grounded in international law, with the United Nations at its core,” Putin noted.
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This is Putin’s second visit to China in less than a year, following his state visit in May 2024. Russia, a founding member of the SCO, has maintained close engagement with China under the framework of the organisation.
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“We are working closely with China within BRICS to expand its role… Together, we advance initiatives aimed at expanding economic opportunities, including common platforms for partnership in strategic sectors,” Putin said.
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