MEA Debunks Claims That World Leaders Fell Ill After BRICS Summit

Source: ABP News | Original Published At: 2026-09-17 09:10:15 UTC

Key Points

• India's Ministry of External Affairs said social media posts claiming world leaders fell ill after the BRICS summit were false and malicious.
• South Africa's presidency said President Cyril Ramaphosa withdrew from public programs and is resting on doctors' advice after returning from the BRICS summit.
• South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile is also away from public programs on medical advice, with duties handled by his office and government colleagues.
• The Ministry of External Affairs rejected reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping left the BRICS summit midway for medical reasons.
• The BRICS summit was held in New Delhi on 12 and 13 September 2026, hosted by India, with discussions on global cooperation, trade, investment, development, and changing geopolitical circumstances.
• BRICS countries opposed unilateral punitive, discriminatory and protectionist measures, including carbon border adjustment, saying they conflict with international law and could affect developing countries' climate efforts.