Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed what he discussed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi while giving him a ride in his Aurus limousine during their recent visit to China. The gesture, which drew international attention, was seen as a reflection of the close ties between the two leaders.

Putin said the conversation focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and exploring new areas of partnership. He noted that both countries share a long history of friendship and that the talks reaffirmed their commitment to work together on global and regional issues.

The symbolic car ride took place on the sidelines of a multilateral summit in China, where both leaders held formal discussions as well. Officials described the interaction as warm and candid, underlining the personal rapport between Modi and Putin.

The episode has been widely covered in international media, with analysts viewing it as an example of Russia and India’s efforts to showcase their strategic partnership in the face of shifting global dynamics.