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Diplomatic Marathon: Highlights of India’s Hosting at the 18th BRICS Summit

Diplomatic Marathon: Highlights of India's Hosting at the 18th BRICS Summit
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Source: Devdiscourse | Original Published At: 2026-09-14 06:01:12 UTC

Key Points

  • The 18th BRICS Summit was hosted by India in New Delhi and featured extensive diplomatic engagement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • The summit agenda included BRICS sessions as well as Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue segments aimed at fostering international collaboration.
  • Prime Minister Modi held discussions with leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
  • An enclosed summit session focused on inclusive global governance and strengthening multilateralism, with a speech delivered by Prime Minister Modi.
  • Additional bilateral engagements included leaders from Ethiopia, Malaysia, Abu Dhabi, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, the Philippines, Egypt, and South Africa.
  • Summit activities included the 'Bharat Innovates' exhibition, the traditional family photograph, a joint tree plantation, a gala dinner, and discussions on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.
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