PM doubles down on friendship with Iran, seeks win-win strategy; hope mounts for BRICS declaration
India and Iran discussed deepening bilateral ties and BRICS cooperation, while hopes rose for a unified BRICS summit declaration on West Asia issues.
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Putin’s Message to BRICS: End of the ‘Sacred Cow’ of Free Competition – The West Attacks Pipelines
Speaking at a BRICS business forum in New Delhi, Vladimir Putin called for a new development platform free from Western rules and accused the West of using sanctions, seizures and attacks on infrastructure to preserve its dominance.
Brazil reaffirms confidence in the future of BRICS business partnerships
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said BRICS has consolidated as a platform connecting dynamic economies and strengthening private-sector cooperation.
More heft: On India and the 18th BRICS Summit
India’s presidency of the 18th BRICS Summit comes amid expanded membership, conflicts involving member states, and pressure from the United States, while the grouping’s economic and diplomatic weight continues to grow.
Russia to Further Boost Fertiliser Supplies to India, Says BRICS Business Council Head at Forum
Russian fertiliser shipments to India have increased sharply, with BRICS Business Forum speakers citing a 2024 BRICS Summit instruction and record Russian exports to BRICS countries.
A bigger BRICS, shaped by India’s vision
India’s BRICS presidency centres the Delhi Summit on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability across an expanded grouping.
Trade Will Grow Only If Sailors Are Safe, Modi Urges BRICS to Remove 10 Trade Barriers and Create 1,000 Partnerships a Year
At the BRICS Business Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for secure sea lanes, open supply routes, and measurable BRICS trade, startup, and partnership targets.
Iran and Russia criticize Western sanctions and call on BRICS to reduce dependence on the dollar; Putin says Moscow faces more than 30,000 sanctions
Iranian and Russian leaders spoke at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, urging BRICS members to expand trade and investment, use national currencies more widely, and strengthen economic resilience against Western sanctions.
India, Russia and Iran Use BRICS Platform to Send Message to the United States
At the BRICS Business Forum, leaders emphasized economic cooperation, secure maritime trade routes, greater use of local currencies, and proposed financial mechanisms for BRICS projects.