Putin arrives in Delhi for BRICS summit and will meet Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in New Delhi for the 12–13 September BRICS summit and is scheduled to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in New Delhi for the 12–13 September BRICS summit and is scheduled to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Kremlin said Putin and Xi could have brief informal contacts at the BRICS summit, while detailed talks are not planned.
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged BRICS member and partner countries to link payment systems, promote local currency trade, and make digital trade easier globally at the BRICS Business Forum 2026.
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi brought together Indian, Russian, Chinese and Iranian leaders, with discussions on local currencies, digital payments and wider geopolitical implications.
India’s BRICS chairship highlights resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, with the UAE participating across multiple tracks ahead of the New Delhi summit.
Indian-origin Russian legislator Abhay Kumar Singh described BRICS as a platform for mutual cooperation in economy and culture, while South African business leader Mtho Xulu called for stronger institutionalisation of the grouping.
BRICS Summit 2026: Politicians from 11 countries, foreign guests, and VIP delegations will gather in the capital for the two-day summit.
A senior Congress leader said India’s BRICS representation should reflect the entire country and urged the government to consult the Opposition ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit.
India’s Education Ministry, together with the Ministry of External Affairs, is hosting the BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition 2026 in New Delhi alongside the 18th BRICS Summit to connect Indian startups, universities and research institutions with BRICS stakeholders.