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Russian envoy praises India’s BRICS chairship ahead of 2026 summit

Russian envoy Denis Alipov praises New Delhi’s leadership ahead of BRICS Summit
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Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-09-04 02:55:56 UTC

Key Points

  • Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said India’s BRICS chairship is set for success and praised New Delhi’s leadership of the grouping.
  • Alipov noted that India held hundreds of ministerial-level meetings and more than 350 meetings and high-level engagements across over 25 cities during its chairship.
  • India proposed initiatives including smart grids, energy storage, a startup innovation hub, an incubator network, and a logistics and supply chain framework.
  • Discussions also advanced on proposals from previous BRICS chairs, including Russian initiatives on a grain exchange, cross-border payments, and a new investment platform.
  • Alipov said BRICS discussions broadly cover security, economic development, and people-to-people contacts and cultural cooperation.
  • The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled for 12–13 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with Russian President Vladimir Putin expected to attend.
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