Tianjin, Sept. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the strong relationship between India and Russia and said that both nations have always stood shoulder to shoulder even in the most difficult situations.

PM Modi, during his bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, affirmed that cooperation between New Delhi and Moscow is vital for global peace, stability and prosperity.

"India and Russia have always stood shoulder to shoulder even in the most difficult situations. Our close cooperation is important not only for the people of both countries but also for global peace, stability and prosperity," PM Modi said.

This major development comes at a time when the US has imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, whic...