Viral Clip: Shehbaz Sharif Watches Modi, Putin Walk Past At SCO Summit In China
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https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1962357561581359495A fleeting moment at the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin turned heads on Monday when Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was seen quietly watching as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin strolled past, chatting animatedly. The clip, now viral on social media, captured Sharif observing the exchange from the sidelines.
The sidelines soon gave way to centre stage, with Modi and Putin later sharing a warm hug ahead of their formal talks. At the summit venue, Modi was also spotted engaging in light conversation with Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping , before the trio posed together for pictures. A group photo of leaders later posted by Modi on X showed him and Sharif positioned at opposite ends.
The summit, which began with a grand banquet hosted by Xi Jinping on Sunday evening, is the SCO’s biggest gathering yet. With China holding the presidency this year, 20 foreign leaders and 10 heads of international organisations including UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres joined the proceedings.
In his welcome address, Xi underlined the SCO’s role in safeguarding regional stability and strengthening global cooperation, especially amid growing uncertainties. He called on member states to work together, expressing confidence that the summit would deliver concrete progress for the unity and cooperation among member states and bolster the Global South.
Formed in 2001 with six founding members, the SCO today spans Asia, Europe, and Africa, with 10 full members, two observers, and 14 dialogue partners. Representing nearly half the world’s population and a quarter of the global economy, it is now one of the largest regional blocs.
In his welcome address, Xi underlined the SCO’s role in safeguarding regional stability and strengthening global cooperation, especially amid growing uncertainties. He called on member states to work together, expressing confidence that the summit would deliver concrete progress for the unity and cooperation among member states and bolster the Global South.
Formed in 2001 with six founding members, the SCO today spans Asia, Europe, and Africa, with 10 full members, two observers, and 14 dialogue partners. Representing nearly half the world’s population and a quarter of the global economy, it is now one of the largest regional blocs.
This Tianjin summit marks the biggest in the organisation’s history, with leaders expected to adopt a 10-year roadmap charting the SCO’s future course.
The sidelines soon gave way to centre stage, with Modi and Putin later sharing a warm hug ahead of their formal talks. At the summit venue, Modi was also spotted engaging in light conversation with Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping , before the trio posed together for pictures. A group photo of leaders later posted by Modi on X showed him and Sharif positioned at opposite ends.
The summit, which began with a grand banquet hosted by Xi Jinping on Sunday evening, is the SCO’s biggest gathering yet. With China holding the presidency this year, 20 foreign leaders and 10 heads of international organisations including UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres joined the proceedings.
In his welcome address, Xi underlined the SCO’s role in safeguarding regional stability and strengthening global cooperation, especially amid growing uncertainties. He called on member states to work together, expressing confidence that the summit would deliver concrete progress for the unity and cooperation among member states and bolster the Global South.
Formed in 2001 with six founding members, the SCO today spans Asia, Europe, and Africa, with 10 full members, two observers, and 14 dialogue partners. Representing nearly half the world’s population and a quarter of the global economy, it is now one of the largest regional blocs.
In his welcome address, Xi underlined the SCO’s role in safeguarding regional stability and strengthening global cooperation, especially amid growing uncertainties. He called on member states to work together, expressing confidence that the summit would deliver concrete progress for the unity and cooperation among member states and bolster the Global South.
Formed in 2001 with six founding members, the SCO today spans Asia, Europe, and Africa, with 10 full members, two observers, and 14 dialogue partners. Representing nearly half the world’s population and a quarter of the global economy, it is now one of the largest regional blocs.
This Tianjin summit marks the biggest in the organisation’s history, with leaders expected to adopt a 10-year roadmap charting the SCO’s future course.
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