Russian envoy praises India’s BRICS chairship ahead of 2026 summit
Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-09-04 02:55:56 UTC
Key Points
- Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said India’s BRICS chairship is set for success and praised New Delhi’s leadership of the grouping.
- Alipov noted that India held hundreds of ministerial-level meetings and more than 350 meetings and high-level engagements across over 25 cities during its chairship.
- India proposed initiatives including smart grids, energy storage, a startup innovation hub, an incubator network, and a logistics and supply chain framework.
- Discussions also advanced on proposals from previous BRICS chairs, including Russian initiatives on a grain exchange, cross-border payments, and a new investment platform.
- Alipov said BRICS discussions broadly cover security, economic development, and people-to-people contacts and cultural cooperation.
- The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled for 12–13 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with Russian President Vladimir Putin expected to attend.