BRICS Summit: Putin Arrives in India; Talks with Modi Today, Joint Statement Uncertain

Source: Malayala Manorama | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 02:28:18 UTC

Key Points

• Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for the BRICS Summit and is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss defense, energy, and technology cooperation.
• The India-Russia talks are expected to cover BrahMos missile upgrades, pending S-400 deliveries, and discussions on Su-57 fighter jet transfers.
• The BRICS Summit in Delhi will include confirmed participation from leaders of China, Iran, South Africa, and Indonesia, amid broader geopolitical tensions.
• Consensus on a joint statement remains uncertain due to regional conflicts involving Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
• The summit agenda includes trade, energy security, economic cooperation, a possible common currency, and greater use of local currencies.
• The BRICS Business Forum is being held at Bharat Mandapam, followed by two days of summit sessions, a banquet, and bilateral meetings with world leaders.
• The article notes that BRICS members account for 36% of the world's land area, 40% of global GDP, 49.5% of the population, and 26% of world trade.