Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled together in the same car on Monday to the venue of their bilateral meeting, following the conclusion of the SCO summit in Tianjin, China. Sharing the moment on X, PM Modi wrote, “After the proceedings at the SCO Summit venue, President Putin and I travelled together to the venue of our bilateral meeting. Conversations with him are always insightful,” he added.
After the proceedings at the SCO Summit venue, President Putin and I travelled together to the venue of our bilateral meeting. Conversations with him are always insightful. pic.twitter.com/oYZVGDLxtc
---Advertisement---— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 1, 2025
Earlier in the day PM Modi shared warm moments with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping as they met on the sidelines of the summit. The three global leaders exchanged handshakes, hugs and smiles in a rare display of camaraderie. PM Modi shared pictures on X and wrote: “Interactions in Tianjin continue! Exchanging perspectives with President Putin and President Xi during the SCO Summit.”
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and other Heads of States/Heads of Governments pose for a group photograph at the Shanghai Cooperation Council (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China.
(Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/UftzXy6g3K
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2025
Prime Minister added: “Interactions in Tianjin continue! Exchanging perspectives with President Putin and President Xi during the SCO Summit.”
PM Modi-Xi Jinping Meet
On Sunday, PM held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO Summit. Their talks lasted over 50 minutes, where the two powerful leaders discussed ways to ease the border tensions and strengthen cooperation between the Asian neighbours. PM Modi said he is “committed” to advancing India-China ties “based on mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity.” This was PM Modi’s first visit to China in seven years and his first direct engagement with Xi since relations between the two countries deteriorated following the deadly Galwan clashes in 2020.
