Tianjin/New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- Ahead of the SCO Summit's plenary session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin exchanged a warm hug, signaling the strength of their bilateral relationship.

Sharing pictures on X, PM Modi described his interaction with the Russian leader as "always a delight to meet him."The two leaders then walked together to the stage for the traditional family photo of SCO member states.

The cordial interaction came ahead of their scheduled bilateral meeting, which is set to take place following the plenary session. Prime Minister Modi is slated to address the summit, where he will outline India's vision for strengthening regional cooperation within the SCO framework, according to Foreign Secretary Vi...