Tianjin [China], September 1 (ANI): The camaraderie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin was on full display at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China. The two leaders shared warm moments, including a heartfelt hug and a ride together in Putin’s official Aurus Senat limousine to their bilateral meeting.
Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly waited about 10 minutes for Prime Minister Modi so they could travel together, according to sources. Putin wanted to accompany Modi from the SCO conference venue to the bilateral meeting hotel, located some distance away. During the ride, both leaders conversed on various issues and continued their discussion for approximately 45 minutes even after reaching the meeting venue.
In a post on X, PM Modi acknowledged the interaction, stating, “After the proceedings at the SCO Summit venue, President Putin and I traveled together to the venue of our bilateral meeting. Conversations with him are always insightful.”
Following the car ride, the leaders held a full bilateral meeting that lasted over an hour. PM Modi described the meeting as “excellent,” noting that they discussed ways to deepen relations across all bilateral sectors and addressed the situation in Ukraine.
In another post on X, Modi said, “Had an excellent meeting with President Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin. Discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in all sectors, including trade, fertilizers, space, security, and culture. We exchanged views on regional and global developments, including the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. Our Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership remains a vital pillar of regional and global stability.”
During the meeting, both leaders also discussed bilateral ties in the economic, financial, and energy sectors, as well as regional and global issues, including the latest developments concerning Ukraine. PM Modi reiterated his support for recent initiatives aimed at addressing the conflict in Ukraine and emphasized the importance of expediting a cessation of hostilities to achieve a durable peace settlement. (ANI)
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