At the ongoing SCO Summit 2025 in China on Monday (September 1), a video of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread trolling.
In the clip, Sharif is seen stepping forward to greet Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was walking alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and other global leaders. However, Putin moved past without acknowledging him, leaving Sharif looking visibly awkward.
Shahbaz Sharif Ignored by Putin
The video shows Shahbaz Sharif standing at the corner when Putin, surrounded by top leaders, walked ahead. As Sharif attempted to approach, Putin continued forward without meeting him. The moment quickly spread online, with many mocking Sharif’s failed attempt.
On X (formerly Twitter), a user named Mona sarcastically wrote:
Shahbaz Sharma Reaction Accurately Fits to “Maalik Maalik Aapne Iss Naukar Ko Pechana
And Pakistan🇵🇰 be like – Malik Idhar Malik Idhar
Putin be like: khana kha k jana han or baki logo k liye bhi lekar jana#SHAHBAZSHARIF #Scosummit2025 #Scosummit #Modinchina #Pakistani #SCO pic.twitter.com/378x0ubmnb
– Mona (manisha) (@jhaa_moni) September 1, 2025
This sharp commentary amplified the ridicule against Sharif, making the incident one of the most talked-about moments of the summit.
PM Modi’s Meeting With Putin
Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a separate interaction with Vladimir Putin at the summit. The two leaders reportedly discussed crude oil purchases from Russia, a subject that has gained global attention after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on India.
Both Modi and Putin are attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) annual summit in Tianjin, China, where terrorism, energy, and regional security remain key discussion points.
While Modi’s strategic meeting with Putin underscored India’s growing role on the global stage, Sharif’s viral video has cast a shadow on Pakistan’s presence at the summit — sparking memes, jokes, and sharp criticism across social media.