Russia's Putin and India's Modi praised relations between the two countries as they held talks in the Chinese port city of Tianjin, on the sidelines of the two-day meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation regional bloc on Monday (September 1).

Putin addressed Modi as his "dear friend" and said relations were developing dynamically

Modi told Putin that he hopes Russia and Ukraine will move forward to end their war soon.

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TIANJIN, CHINA (SEPTEMBER 1, 2025) (RUSSIAN POOL - Access all)

1. RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN AND INDIAN PRIME MINSTER NARENDRA MODI SHAKING HANDS, POSING FOR PHOTO

2. PUTIN AND MODI WALKING TO MEETING ROOM, TAKING SEATS

3. MODI AT MEETING

4. (SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN PRESIDENT, VLADIMIR PUTIN, SAYING:

"We have developed cooperation at various levels (PAUSES FOR TRANSLATION). Trade and economic cooperation overall shows positive momentum (PAUSES FOR TRANSLATION. Tourist exchanges are developing (PAUSES FOR TRANSLATION. We closely coordinate our efforts on the international stage."

5. MEETING IN PROGRESS

6. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) INDIAN PRIME MINSTER, NARENDRA MODI, SAYING (ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL TRANSLATION):

"Mr. President, this demonstrates just how profound and comprehensive our specially privileged strategic partnership truly is. Even under the most challenging circumstances, India and Russia have always moved forward shoulder to shoulder. Our close cooperation matters not only for the peoples of our two nations but also for ensuring global peace, stability, and prosperity."

7. PUTIN LISTENING

8. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) INDIAN PRIME MINSTER, NARENDRA MODI, SAYING (ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL TRANSLATION):

"Mr. President, we regularly exchange opinions on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. We welcome all recently proposed efforts to establish peace and hope all parties will approach this matter constructively. It is essential to seek paths for the swiftest possible end to the conflict and the achievement of peace. This is the call of all humanity. Your Excellency, dear friend, thank you once again, it is a great pleasure to see you."

9. MEETING IN PROGRESS