Beijing: On the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-profile bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, underscoring India’s commitment to global stability and the pursuit of peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. During the discussion, PM Modi conveyed that humanity at large desires an end to the ongoing war and welcomed all recent initiatives aimed at facilitating dialogue and resolution.
“India and Russia have always moved forward shoulder-to-shoulder even in challenging times,” PM Modi told President Putin, highlighting the enduring strength of the bilateral relationship. He emphasized that the deep-rooted people-to-people connections between New Delhi and Moscow play a pivotal role in ensuring global peace, stability, and prosperity. The Prime Minister underscored that these ties are not only a diplomatic asset but also a strategic stabilizer amid evolving international tensions.
In his remarks, PM Modi stressed the significance of regular high-level interactions between the two nations, pointing out that such engagements reflect the maturity and depth of the India-Russia special partnership. He noted that India is looking forward to hosting the 23rd India-Russia summit in December, an event anticipated with keen interest by the country’s 140 crore citizens.
The bilateral conversation comes at a time when the world is closely watching the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with global calls for dialogue intensifying. India’s approach, as conveyed by PM Modi, combines principled diplomacy with an emphasis on cooperative international engagement, reflecting its role as a constructive player in regional and global peace processes.
The meeting reaffirmed the longstanding camaraderie between the two capitals, signaling that India and Russia will continue to engage in close coordination on global challenges, including conflict resolution, economic cooperation, and broader security concerns. The discussion also served as a subtle message to the international community about the importance of multilateral engagement and the shared responsibility of nations in resolving conflicts peacefully.