A symbol of uniting efforts: Putin and BRICS leaders plant banyan tree in New Delhi

Source: RT Arabic | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 12:43:44 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, planted a banyan tree at the Bharat Mandapam conference center in New Delhi after the summit's main session.
• The tree-planting ceremony was described as a symbol of unifying efforts for the future, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of BRICS.
• Participants included leaders or representatives from Russia, India, China, Iran, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia.
• The summit agenda covered strengthening economic and financial cooperation, developing national-currency payment mechanisms, expanding the New Development Bank, and reforming global governance.
• International and regional issues were also discussed, including Middle East tensions and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.