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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening to kickstart his two-day visit for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit showcasing the enduring strength of the bond between the two nations despite a complex global geopolitical landscape Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a tone of exceptional warmth and personal rapport by breaking standard diplomatic protocol to personally receive the Russian President at the Palam Technical Airport The gesture underscored the deep strategic partnership and the time-tested friendship that New Delhi and Moscow have shared for decades Upon his arrival President Putin was greeted by Prime Minister Modi with a warm hug and a firm handshake a visual that immediately grabbed headlines and highlighted the camaraderie between the two leaders This personal touch at the tarmac signaled the importance India attaches to this high-profile visit which comes after a gap of several years since the Russian leader's last trip to the country
The diplomatic optics reached a new high as the two leaders decided to leave the airport in the same vehicle rather than travelling in separate cavalcades as is customary for heads of state This rare move of sharing a car ride to the destination was seen as a significant departure from rigid security norms and a testament to the mutual trust and close working relationship between the two leaders The imagery of them departing together set the stage for the upcoming discussions which are expected to cover a wide array of critical issues including defense cooperation trade expansion energy security and counter-terrorism measures The visit is poised to further cement the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia with multiple agreements expected to be signed during the summit The leaders are also scheduled to hold a private dinner later in the evening allowing for informal dialogue before the official delegation-level talks commence the following day
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