PM Modi’s Interactions with BRICS Leaders Ahead of Summit in New Delhi

Source: प्रभात खबर | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 03:27:22 UTC

Key Points

• PM Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi on 11 September, with discussions covering India-Russia ties, trade, energy, defence, infrastructure, and critical minerals.
• Both sides discussed working toward USD 100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 and reaffirmed India’s position that conflicts should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
• PM Modi gifted Putin a Russian translation of the Tamil classic Thirukkural, presented as a gesture to strengthen cultural relations.
• PM Modi held bilateral talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, focusing on West Asia developments, maritime route security, commercial shipping, and the safety of seafarers.
• The meetings took place ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, hosted by India in New Delhi on 12-13 September 2026, under the theme of resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainable development.
• The article notes that BRICS now has 11 members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
• Leaders and representatives, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, were reported to be arriving in Delhi for the BRICS Summit.