BRICS 2026: PM Modi Holds Iranian President’s Hand at Business Forum as Photo Draws Global Attention

Source: Andhra Bhoomi | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 05:54:07 UTC

Key Points

• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa were also seen approaching the stage alongside the leaders.
• The forum highlighted cooperation among expanded BRICS members on trade, investment, technology and global development.
• Modi and Pezeshkian held bilateral talks after the forum event.
• Modi said dialogue and diplomacy are the only way to restore calm amid tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States.
• India asked Iran to ensure safe passage for cargo ships and stressed stability in West Asia for energy security.
• Modi said India-Iran friendship would advance through a win-win approach, noting this was Pezeshkian's first India visit as president.