Moscow, Aug. 31 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) contributes to "shaping a multipolar world order" as it promotes equal cooperation without targeting any third parties and mutual respect for the uniqueness of each nation.

In an interview with the Xinhua News Agency, ahead of the upcoming 25th SCO Summit in the Tianjin municipality of China, Putin hoped that the summit would strengthen its members' ability to address contemporary challenges and threats while projecting a consolidated solidarity.

"The SCO's appeal lies in its simple but powerful principles: a firm commitment to its founding philosophy, openness to equal cooperation, not targeting third parties, and respect for the n...