Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar has arrived in Russia for crucial meetings covering SCO cooperation, bilateral ties, global issues, and preparations for president Putin's expected visit to India. The visit also includes the virtual launch if two new Indian consulates.
US President Donald Trump reacted sharply to the SCO summit in Tianjin, warning that India and Russia are gravitating toward China. His comments underline growing U.S. concern over shifting alliances and trade tensions in Asia.
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi and Russian president Vladimir Putin hailed the resilience of India-Russia ties during their bilateral in Tianjin, China, stressing cooperation for global peace, even as US President Trump’s tariffs loomed over New Delhi.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will welcome over 20 world leaders, including Indian Narendra Modi and Russian Vladimir Putin, at the SCO summit in Tianjin amid rising US rivalry.