Vladimir Putin Drives PM Modi In Electric Car Around His Residence – Watch Viral Video

Moscow: In a gesture to promote India-Russia bonhomie, President Vladimir Putin on Monday drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a car himself. In the video that has gone viral on social media, President Putin was spotted sitting on the driver seat, while PM Modi sat beside him. In the video, both the leaders were seen seen enjoying the ride.
Interestingly, Putin showed around the residence and gave PM Modi a drive in an electric car. Most of the time they spoke via interpreters. However, when they left the car and were walking in the garden they had a brief tete-a-tete conversation, probably in English.
Putin Drives PM Modi in Car: Watch Video

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In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude to President Putin for hosting him at Novo-Ogaryovo. “Looking forward to our talks tomorrow as well, which will surely go a long way in further cementing 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. PM Modi was warmly received by Putin at the venue.
Putin Praises PM Modi, Calls Him Dear Friend
In the meantime, Putin in a statement said that he was happy to see his “dear friend” and hosted PM Modi for an unofficial dinner.
“First of all, I would like to congratulate you on your re-election as Prime Minister. I think that this is no coincidence, this is the result of your work for many years as the head of the government,” Putin told PM Modi.
The two leaders will meet on Tuesday for official talks to discuss all aspects of bilateral ties and explore opportunities to further boost cooperation in sectors like trade, energy and defence.
Vladimir Putin also praised PM Modi and said, “I would like to congratulate you on your reelection as prime minister. I think this is not an accident, but the result of your work over many years,” Putin told Modi as they held an informal meeting in a residence outside Moscow.
“You have your own ideas. You are a very energetic person, able to achieve results in the interests of India and the Indian people,” Putin said. “The result is obvious.”
India Ranks As World’s Third-largest Economy: Putin
“India firmly ranks as the world’s third-largest economy,” Putin was quoted as saying by the state-run Tass news agency.
Putin said Prime Minister Modi has devoted his entire life to serving his people and they can feel it.
As the two heads of state held an informal meeting over a cup of tea at the official residence outside Moscow, Modi recollected the recent elections in his country, saying that “the people of India gave him a chance to serve the Motherland.”
“You have devoted your entire life to serving 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, the Tass report said.