NEW DELHI : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Russian President Vladimir Putin at Delhi airport on Thursday evening, greeting him with a handshake, a warm embrace and brief exchanges before the two departed in the same vehicle.
Russia’s state-owned Sputnik news agency reported that Modi’s decision to personally greet Putin described as a break from standard protocol added a “personal touch” to the visit and came as an unexpected gesture for the Russian delegation.
Indian PM Narendra Modi broke protocol by personally receiving Russian President Vladimir Putin at Delhi airport. The unexpected gesture, involving a handshake and embrace, was reported by Russia's Sputnik as adding a personal touch to the visit, underscoring the importance of India-Russia relations.