The SCO, founded in 2001, comprises China, Russia, Belarus, India, Iran, Pakistan and several Central Asian nations and aims to function as a counterweight to Western alliances
The summit, held in Tianjin, saw displays of unity between China, Russia and India Russian President Vladimir Putin utilized the platform to convey his perspective on the conflict in Ukraine, attributing blame to Western nations China welcomed Putin with high-level protocol, including a formal reception and scheduled bilateral discussions between Putin and Xi Jinping in Beijing
India, maintaining a publicly neutral stance on the Ukraine war, signaled a renewed closeness with China during the summit Despite ongoing disagreements, such as the border dispute in the Himalayas, both countries emphasized their commitment to collaborative efforts India has recently become the second-largest purchaser of Russian oil, a move that has drawn scrutiny from the US, with potential for tariffs being considered by Washington
