Praising the ongoing SCO summit in China, the 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.’

As reported by news agency ANI, in a media interview, ahead of the upcoming 25th SCO Summit in the Tianjin municipality of China, Russian President Vladimir Putin hoped that the summit would strengthen its members` ability to address contemporary challenges. He further hopes that all the nations are able to counter the threats while projecting a consolidated solidarity.

While addressing the media conference on Sunday, Putin said, "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 national characteristics and uniqueness of each nation. Drawing on these values, the SCO contributes to shaping a fairer, multipolar world order, grounded in international law, with the central coordinating role of the United Nations, as cited by news agency ANI.