Indian authorities have introduced traffic restrictions and logistical measures for the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, including single-bus travel for Union ministers and state chief ministers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said global leaders will meet for a BRICS summit and expressed confidence in positive discussions prioritizing global welfare, with the Iran conflict and its economic impact expected on the agenda.
Experts say the Iran war could challenge BRICS consensus as India seeks to balance bloc unity with relations with the United States.
As BRICS expands and advances local-currency and financial cooperation initiatives, attention is turning to whether the New Development Bank can align its capacity with the bloc’s economic agenda.
New Delhi is set to host the BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13, with leaders including Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian arriving for summit participation and talks.
Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs official Humaiun Kobir claimed that the Bangladesh premier was not properly invited to the BRICS Summit.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India for a three-day visit to attend the 18th BRICS summit, with a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to cover trade, energy, technology and the Ukraine conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit and is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Intra-BRICS trade has risen sharply, with cross-border payments and reducing dependence on the U.S. dollar expected to feature in the 18th BRICS Summit.
