‘Exchanging perspectives’: Powerful images of Modi, Xi, Putin emerge from SCO Summit

The spotlight of global diplomacy turned to Tianjin on Sunday, where striking images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin emerged from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.

On X, Modi shared glimpses of his engagements, posting two photographs with Putin and Xi, writing: “Interactions in Tianjin continue! Exchanging perspectives with President Putin and President Xi during the SCO Summit.”

In another post, highlighting his bond with the Russian leader, Modi wrote: “Always a delight to meet President Putin!”, accompanied by pictures showing the two leaders hugging and sharing a warm conversation.

Meanwhile, a separate video circulating online captured a telling moment: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif standing aside as Putin and Modi walked together just ahead of him.

The interactions have sparked considerable attention, with observers noting the body language and symbolism in the exchanges among the three world leaders.