New Delhi: In a rare diplomatic gesture that underscores the strong ties between India and Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Russian President Vladimir Putin at Delhi Airport on Thursday, breaking with standard protocol.

As per protocol, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar was supposed to receive President Putin.

This gesture highlights the strategic partnership and close relationship between the two leaders. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India on Thursday for a 2-day state visit.

“Indian PM's decision to meet President Putin at the aircraft ramp was unexpected, and the Russian side had not been informed in advance," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said regarding it.

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PM Modi and the Russian President shared a car ride to the venue of t

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