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In Pictures | Warm exchanges and candid smiles — Modi, Putin, and Xi share a moment at SCO Summit in China

PM Modi remarked, “Always a delight to meet President Putin!” as the two leaders prepare for bilateral talks later today.

Day 2 of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit began in China’s Tianjin on Monday with a red-carpet welcome. Before the plenary session, leaders from member nations were seen sharing light moments in a relaxed setting.
Day 2 of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit began in China’s Tianjin on Monday with a red-carpet welcome. Before the plenary session, leaders from member nations were seen sharing light moments in a relaxed setting. (PMO India)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a brief informal conversation before the official proceedings began.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a brief informal conversation before the official proceedings began.
The interaction between PM Modi and President Putin carries weight, coming amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff pressure on India over its oil imports from Russia. Sharing a post on X, PM Modi wrote: “Always a delight to meet President Putin!”
The interaction between PM Modi and President Putin carries weight, coming amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff pressure on India over its oil imports from Russia. Sharing a post on X, PM Modi wrote: “Always a delight to meet President Putin!”
The two leaders, who spoke for about three to five minutes, exchanged a warm hug just ahead of the Summit discussions.
The two leaders, who spoke for about three to five minutes, exchanged a warm hug just ahead of the Summit discussions.
Moscow has openly criticised Trump’s tariff stance and has reaffirmed support for India’s sovereign right to determine its trade partners.
Moscow has openly criticised Trump’s tariff stance and has reaffirmed support for India’s sovereign right to determine its trade partners.
Later today, PM Modi and President Putin are expected to hold formal bilateral talks on the sidelines of the SCO Summit.
Later today, PM Modi and President Putin are expected to hold formal bilateral talks on the sidelines of the SCO Summit.
India has pointed out that both China and several European countries are also purchasing discounted Russian oil, yet Washington has particularly targeted New Delhi.
India has pointed out that both China and several European countries are also purchasing discounted Russian oil, yet Washington has particularly targeted New Delhi.
The Kremlin confirmed last Friday that President Putin is scheduled to visit India in December this year.
The Kremlin confirmed last Friday that President Putin is scheduled to visit India in December this year.
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