Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit being held in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek. The two leaders were seen shaking hands and holding a brief conversation.
The summit brought together several leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the President of Kyrgyzstan. During the event, Modi also interacted with other heads of state and discussed key issues, according to reports.
During Modi’s exchange with Xi, Putin was also present nearby. The interaction drew attention as it came amid a gathering of major regional leaders.
India is set to host the BRICS summit later this month. Modi had earlier invited Xi to attend, and Xi has indicated support for India’s leadership of the meeting and is expected to participate.
After concluding his engagements at the summit, Modi departed for Delhi.
