PM Modi's Strategic 'Car Diplomacy': Building International Relations Through Personal Gestures

Dec 17, 2025 01:06 am CST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrates his distinctive diplomatic approach through 'car diplomacy,' sharing vehicle rides with world leaders from Ethiopia, Jordan, and Russia. This personal gesture symbolizes trust and strategic proximity, as seen during his recent three-nation tour where both Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed Ali and Jordan's Crown Prince personally drove Modi, showcasing the strengthening bilateral relations and India's expanding global diplomatic footprint.