Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China was quite special. Though he was there for the SCO Summit, it turned out to be a landmark trip in many ways. PM Modi met with his "dear friend" Vladimir Putin. Discussions between the two leaders have drawn attention both locally and internationally. Remarkably, Putin and Modi traveled in the same car. This interesting event occurred on the trip from the SCO Summit site to the hotel.
Interestingly, President Putin expressed his wish to travel with PM Modi in the same car and waited approximately 10 minutes. The leaders then sat in Putin's 'Aurus' vehicle and discussed multiple topics. Even after reaching the hotel, they continued their conversation in the car for about 45 minutes before proceeding to a formal bilateral meeting. Earlier at the SCO Summit site, the camaraderie between Modi and Putin was apparent, as they were seen discussing with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Source: aajtak
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day visit to China, attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. Besides engaging in bilateral talks with leaders like China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's President Vladimir Putin, PM Modi termed his trip "productive," expressing that India's stance on "key global issues" was clarified.
Modi-Putin Bilateral Talks
During his China visit, PM Modi reviewed cooperation in economic, financial, and energy sectors with Russian President Putin and expressed satisfaction with the ongoing progress. He mentioned to Putin that resolving the Ukraine conflict urgently is a "call of humanity." President Putin warmly referred to Prime Minister Modi as his 'dear friend.'
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In response, PM Modi remarked, "Meeting you is always a memorable experience." Putin further noted that the "special and strategic partnership" between India and Russia is growing stronger and advancing towards prosperity.
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India's Stance at the SCO Summit
During his address at the SCO Summit, Prime Minister Modi called for abandoning "double standards" in the fight against terrorism, emphasizing that combating terror is a "duty to humanity." He mentioned the Pahalgam terrorist attack, stating it is not just an assault on India's conscience but an open challenge to every nation believing in humanity. PM Modi proposed a new full form for SCO: 'S' for Security, 'C' for Connectivity, and 'O' for Opportunity.
Modi-Xi Jinping Meeting
On the summit's sidelines, Prime Minister Modi also met with China's President Xi Jinping. The leaders focused on enhancing trade and investment relations to stabilize global commerce. They discussed border issues, agreeing to work towards "fair solutions," while both countries reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations to address shared challenges.
The Importance of the SCO Summit for India
The SCO Summit saw the presence of global leaders, including Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. PM Modi urged unity against terrorism, underlining that terror is a threat not just to a single nation but to all of humanity.
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PM Modi’s Message Post the SCO Summit
On the last day of his China visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on social media platform X, "Concluding a productive visit to China, where I participated in the SCO Summit and engaged in talks with several world leaders." He expressed gratitude to China's President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government, and its people for the summit's successful organization.
Normalizing India-China Relations
PM Modi's visit came at a time when India-US relations were experiencing a challenging phase due to American President Donald Trump's tariff policies and criticism against India. This context accentuates the significance of India's strengthening ties with China and Russia.
