St. Petersburg, June 5 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the relations between India and China as "delicate" and "multi-faceted" stressing that outside interference would be counterproductive as the two Asian powers continue efforts to address issues of mutual concern.

On the sidelines of the St Petersburg Economic Forum on Thursday (local time), Putin was asked about the impact of Pakistan-China relations on India. In response, he rejected the notion that Pakistan operates entirely under Beijing's influence.

Highlighting the changing global economic landscape, the Russian President pointed to the growing weight of major economies, noting, "India ranks third, Russia ranks fourth in terms of GDP... China, US, India, and R...