Vladimir Putin Takes PM Modi Around His Residence in His Electric Car – Watch Viral Video
Vladimir Putin showed around the residence and gave PM Modi a ride in an electric car.
Moscow: In a bid to boost India-Russia camaraderie, President Vladimir Putin on Monday gave Prime Minister Narendra Modi a ride in his own car. In a video that has gone viral on social media, President Putin can be seen sitting in the driver's seat, while Prime Minister Modi sits beside him. In the video, both the leaders are seen enjoying the ride.
Interestingly, Putin showed the area of his residence and made PM Modi sit in an electric car. Most of the time they spoke through interpreters. However, when they got out of the car and were walking in the garden, they had a brief conversation, probably in English.
Putin gives PM Modi a ride: Watch video
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In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi thanked President Putin for hosting him in Novo-Ogaryovo. “Looking forward to our talks tomorrow, which will surely go a long way in strengthening the bonds of friendship between India and Russia,” he said.
PM Modi arrived in Moscow for a two-day visit to Russia and President Vladimir Putin hosted a private dinner for PM Modi. Putin gave a warm welcome to Prime Minister Modi at the venue.
Putin praised PM Modi, calling him a dear friend
Meanwhile, Putin said in a statement that he was happy to see his “dear friend” and hosted an informal dinner for Prime Minister Modi.
“First of all, I would like to congratulate you on your re-election as Prime Minister. I think this is not a coincidence, this is the result of your years of work as the head of the government, Putin told PM Modi.
The two leaders will meet for official talks on Tuesday to discuss all aspects of bilateral relations and explore opportunities to further boost cooperation in areas such as trade, energy and defence.
Vladimir Putin also praised PM Modi and said, “I would like to congratulate you on your re-election as Prime Minister. I think this is not an accident, but the result of your years of work,” Putin told Modi during an informal meeting at his residence outside Moscow.
“You have your own ideas. You are a very energetic person, capable of achieving results for the benefit of India and the Indian people,” Putin said. “The result is clear.”
India ranks as the third largest economy in the world: Putin
“India's position as the third-largest economy in the world is firmly established,” Putin was quoted as saying by the state-run Ta'ash news agency.
Putin said that Prime Minister Modi has devoted his entire life to the service of his people and he can feel it.
As the two heads of state met informally over a cup of tea at a government residence outside Moscow, Modi recalled his country's recent elections and said “the people of India gave him an opportunity to serve the motherland.”
“You have devoted your entire life to the service of the Indian people and they can feel it,” Putin replied. “You are right, I have only one goal: it is the people and my country,” the prime minister said with a smile, Tass reported.
