Putin and other BRICS leaders plant banyan tree

Source: Известия | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 11:53:35 UTC

Key Points

• Vladimir Putin and other BRICS leaders planted a banyan tree during the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12.
• The ceremony took place after the summit's main session at the Bharat Mandapam convention and exhibition center.
• The banyan tree was presented as a symbol of BRICS countries' joint work and orientation toward a shared future.
• Chinese President Xi Jinping said BRICS has become an influential cooperation platform for third countries over the years.
• Xi expressed China's wish to host a BRICS representation next year and said Beijing is ready to cooperate with BRICS on achieving peace in the Middle East.