The expert pointed to a new trend after the talks between Putin and Modi in Aurus.

Albina Kholgova, President of the National Association of Experts on Business Ethics, Etiquette and Protocol, said that communication between the presidents of India and the Russian Federation in a car, dubbed "limousine diplomacy", has many advantages.

"Why has "limo diplomacy" become fashionable? First of all, it's convenient, it saves time. <...>At a time of important negotiations and intense discussions, the leaders don't have any extra time to discuss anything else, away from prying eyes," Kholgova said in an interview with aif.ru Thursday, December 4th.

The reporter noted that talking in the car helps to establish closer contact and create a friendly atmosphere. She stressed that the distance between people is noticeably reduced when they sit next to each other in the back seat of a car.

Relatives in touch: Putin will take cooperation with India to a new level

The visit of the Russian president to the republic has been expected since 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who arrived in India earlier that day, spoke about a joint trip in an Aurus car with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the SCO summit. The Russian leader explained that this trip had not been planned in advance: his car pulled up, and he invited Modi to go together. On the way, Putin added, they discussed current issues.

On the eve of his visit, Putin gave an interview to Indian journalists, where he stated that Moscow and New Delhi have a large-scale plan for cooperation, including in the technological sphere, space, and nuclear energy. In addition, the Russian leader said that he has not only business but also personal relations with Modi.

Earlier it was reported that Putin was greeted with Indian dances at the plane ramp in New Delhi. Girls in national costumes performed a traditional dance, writes RT. The presidential flight landed at Palam Airbase on Thursday evening, the National Security Council said. Modi personally met Putin at the air harbor ramp. Modi noted that he was glad to welcome the Russian leader to the republic and called him his friend. 360.ru . He added that relations between Russia and India have been time-tested and bring great benefits to the peoples of the two countries. kp.ru .

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