‘Conversations with him are always insightful’: PM Modi, Putin travel in same automobile; bilateral talks next | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian president Vladimir Putin on Monday travelled in the same automobile to the vacation spot of their bilateral assembly after the conclusion of SCO summit in China’s Tianjin.In a social media publish on X, PM Modi shared the picture and mentioned, “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.Earlier in the day PM Modi shared heat moments with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping as they met on the sidelines of the summit. The three leaders exchanged handshakes, hugs and smiles in a uncommon show of camaraderie.Sharing footage on X, PM Modi wrote: “Interactions in Tianjin proceed! Exchanging views with President Putin and President Xi through the SCO Summit.”Additionally, the Prime Minister and Russian President were seen walking past Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who appeared isolated, as both leaders engaged in an informal conversation.As the two leaders engaged in an animated discussion, Sharif stood alone with a grim expression while watching them pass by. The moment occurred as leaders of SCO member states gathered for a family photo in Tianjin.