Tianjin, Sept. 1 -- During his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation provides a platform to unite the Global South and East.

Putin also noted that this year marks the 15th anniversary of the India-Russia 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'.

"I am feeling very happy after meeting you...SCO provides a platform to unite the countries of the Global South and East...December 21, 2025, marks the 15th anniversary of the elevation of India-Russia ties to a 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'...We enjoy a multi-faceted relationship...Today's meeting is expected to provide a significant boost to the India-Russia relation...