At the 2025 SCO Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a warm handshake, addressing him as a “friend.” The symbolic gesture, though lacking Modi’s trademark bear hug, has drawn attention for its subtle diplomatic undertones. Analysts suggest the greeting reflects a careful balance in India-China relations while also carrying a quiet message to global powers, including the United States. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />#SCOSummit2025 #ModiPutinXi #XiPutinSummit #PutinModiXi #SCOSummitLive #XiJinpingPutin #PutinAtSCOSummit #PutinInSCO #ModiXiPutin #SCOSummitTianjin #PutinModiSummit #SCONews #SCOSummitUpdates #XiPutinModi #GlobalDiplomacy<br /><br />~PR.152~ED.346~GR.122~HT.96~