PM Modi's thumbs up at Brics Summit dinner with Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping

16th Brics Summit in Russia: PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met as India and China reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements at LAC.

Updated on: Oct 23, 2024, 12:52:26 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

16th Brics Summit in Russia: At an informal Brics Summit dinner in Kazan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a thumbs-up as Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping engaged in conversation, highlighting a moment of camaraderie among the leaders.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a concert before an informal dinner on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia October 22, 2024. (via REUTERS)

This interaction between Modi and Xi comes at a time when India and China have reached an agreement on “patrolling arrangements” and resolved the military stand-off at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

The moment also showcased the deepening ties between China and Russia, a bond that has grown stronger over the years, especially since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The visuals from the 16th Brics Summit also captured a friendly moment when Vladimir Putin greeted Narendra Modi with a handshake and a hug, showcasing their close relationship.

Modi and Xi are slated to hold bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Brics Summit in Russia's Kazan on Wednesday, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said on Tuesday.

It is a breakthrough in ending the over four-year-long military standoff between the two countries.

Relations between the two Asian giants worsened significantly after the intense clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020, which was the most serious military conflict between them in decades.

However, at the Brics gala dinner, President Putin was seated between PM Modi and President Xi Jinping, indicating a shift towards closer diplomatic relations among the three countries.

Modi and Xi last had a structured meeting during their second informal summit in Mamalllapuram in October 2019, months before start of the border standoff.

The agreement on patrolling along the LAC resulted from multiple diplomatic and military discussions between India and China.

This followed several meetings between senior leaders in recent months. External affairs minister S Jaishankar met Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kazakhstan on July 4 and during ASEAN-related meetings in Laos on July 25.

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval also met Wang at a Brics meeting in St. Petersburg on September 12.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.