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Indian negotiators secured consensus among BRICS members, resolving disputes between Iran, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and a joint statement will be issued shortly. The breakthrough follows high‑level talks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with leaders from Iran and the UAE during the 2026 BRICS summit in Delhi.
India secured a consensus among the 11 BRICS members on a joint declaration ahead of the New Delhi summit, resolving a long‑standing dispute over the wording on the West Asia war involving Iran and the UAE. The agreement paves the way for a joint statement to be adopted shortly.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Delhi on September 12, 2026 to attend the opening of the BRICS Summit, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting leaders from the bloc and other key partners. Security for the event involves 15,000 police officers and 200 paramilitary units as the city prepares for high‑profile bilateral meetings.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks today in Tianjin during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, with Beijing stating the two nations will act as partners helping each other succeed. The meeting underscores a continued effort to deepen bilateral cooperation amid ongoing strategic and economic engagements.
BRICS leaders in Delhi are set to adopt a declaration that condemns terrorism, calls for reform of global governance institutions and backs India’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat. The draft outlines ten consensus points, including a people‑centric approach and stronger cooperation with the Global South.
BRICS finance leaders and India’s commerce minister urged the bloc to adopt pragmatic, low‑cost cross‑border payment systems and increase trade in local currencies, highlighting India’s UPI platform. Meetings in Jaipur and Mumbai produced a joint statement calling for practical solutions and continued work by the BRICS Payment Task Force.
Iranian President Pezeshkian declared that Iran will not be bullied, responding to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on energy supply disruptions and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He also labeled Israel and the United States as “bullies” in the same statement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on BRICS members to convert their expanding economic influence into deeper trade, investment and business collaboration. He highlighted India’s infrastructure, startup ecosystem, strategic technologies and digital public infrastructure as catalysts for global growth.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in New Delhi a new digital investment platform under the New Development Bank to attract private‑sector capital for BRICS projects, asserting that the bloc’s growth is outpacing the G7. The proposal aims to enhance the competitiveness of BRICS economies through coordinated financing.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed expanding bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030, with nuclear energy and critical minerals on the agenda. The talks indicate a concerted effort to deepen economic ties between the two countries.
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India will host the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” The report highlights that India’s trade with fellow BRICS members shows a $226 billion deficit despite growing intra‑bloc commerce.
Delhi hosted the 18th BRICS Summit with Russia presenting a range of cultural exhibits, from traditional toys to music, at the Bharat Mandapam. The event also featured a trade fair with over 130 Russian‑Indian companies and a large Run & Ride program involving more than 5,000 participants.
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi to take part in the BRICS summit, meeting Indian leaders amid heightened global economic tensions. The visit occurs as the bloc convenes against a backdrop of the Russia‑Ukraine war, Middle‑East disruptions and lingering trade policy debates.
The 18th BRICS summit will focus on wars and global crises, with leaders such as Iran's President Pezeshkian and UN Secretary‑General Guterres expected to attend. A bilateral meeting between Russian President Putin and Indian Prime Minister Modi is slated to cover defence and related issues.
A BRICS summit is set to convene in New Delhi, drawing heads of state such as China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Iran’s Hossein Pezeshkian. The meeting, scheduled for mid‑November, will host leaders from all eleven member nations.
The BRICS bloc, now comprising 11 nations and representing about 40% of global GDP, will hold its 2026 summit in India. The meeting is seen as a pivotal moment for emerging economies to influence worldwide economic dynamics.
Delhi has mobilised around 25,000 security personnel, including NSG commandos and paramilitary forces, to safeguard the 18th BRICS Summit starting September 11. The operation covers the main venue, eleven hotels and 35 key routes, with extensive anti‑drone and mock‑drill preparations.
