Volodin to take part in BRICS parliamentary forum in India

Source: Московский Комсомолец | Original Published At: 2026-10-24 17:55:06 UTC

Key Points

• The delegation is headed by State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin and marks his first foreign trip in the new convocation.
• The delegation will take part in the XII International BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi on October 26–27.
• India is chairing BRICS in 2026, and the forum’s main theme is strengthening the role of parliaments in human-centered development.
• Volodin is expected to hold talks with foreign parliamentary colleagues on the sidelines of the forum.
• Meetings with Indian leadership and the Indian parliament are planned to discuss Russia-India cooperation in economic, social, and technological areas.
• The Russian delegation includes several State Duma deputy speakers and committee chairs covering international affairs, information policy, industry and trade, agriculture, digital development, and economic policy.