As Prime Minister Narendra Modi displayed bonhomie with Chinese and Russian presidents at the SCO Summit in China, the United States on Monday parallelly gave a surprise shoutout to its partnership with India, saying it “continues to reach new heights”.
In a post on X on Monday, the US Embassy, citing Secretary of State Marco Rubio, called the ties between India and the United States a "defining relationship". Follow SCO Summit LIVE updates
The post read, “The partnership between the United States and India continues to reach new heights — a defining relationship of the 21st century. This month, we’re spotlighting the people, progress, and possibilities driving us forward.”
{{/usCountry}}The post read, “The partnership between the United States and India continues to reach new heights — a defining relationship of the 21st century. This month, we’re spotlighting the people, progress, and possibilities driving us forward.”
{{/usCountry}}“From innovation and entrepreneurship to defense and bilateral ties, it’s the enduring friendship between our two peoples that fuels this journey,” the US Embassy in India wrote, asking users to follow the hashtag #USIndiaFWDforOurPeople and be a part of the campaign.
The social media post by the US embassy comes as PM Modi bonds with China President Xi Jinping and Russian premier Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet currently underway in China's Tianjin.
Powerful visuals of the three leaders displaying bonhomie have gone viral on social media, showing them shaking hands, hugging and having candid interactions at the summit.
PM Modi shared pictures of him with Putin and Xi on X on Monday, writing, "Interactions in Tianjin continue! Exchanging perspectives with President Putin and President Xi during the SCO Summit.
The Modi, Putin, Xi camaraderie is on display at the SCO Summit amid global trade tensions over US President Donald Trump's tariffs on imports to the United States from other countries, including India, which faces 50 per cent duties, half of which is “penalty” over New Delhi's Russian oil purchases.
Concluding his China visit, PM Modi emplaned for India later on Monday. PM Modi wrote on X he emphasised India’s stand on key global issues at the SCO Summit and extended gratitude to China President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government and people for the successful organisation of the summit.