His remarks came as maritime security and the safety of Indian seafarers featured in his discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier in the day.
Addressing the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, Putin contrasted the bloc's economic performance with that of the G7, saying the seven-member grouping accounted for 29 per cent of global GDP and just 18 per cent of growth over the same period.
PM Modi, Putin and Pezeshkian took centre stage in Delhi as BRICS leaders pushed trade ties and questioned the use of economic pressure.
Putin said that over the last five years, more than half of that growth has been accounted for by BRICS, whereas the G7 has only accounted for 18%.
Pezeshkian was addressing the BRICS Business Forum ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, where he shared the stage with leaders including Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
BRICS की सामूहिक ताकत को वैश्विक समाधानों में बदलना होगा : पीएम मोदी
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen holding hands with the leaders as they walked together, in a display of ties among leaders of the grouping.
Modi also raised the safety of Indian seafarers in the Black Sea with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the bilateral talks.
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi is not only focusing on global discussions but also showcasing India’s rich culinary heritage to world leaders through a specially curated dining experience.
Speaking at the forum, Putin said the world was going through "structural, deep, profound shifts", with emerging economies increasingly driving global growth.
India will host the BRICS India Innovates Exhibition at Bharat Mandapam on 11-12 September 2026, featuring 37 deep‑tech startups under the aegis of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of External Affairs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Education Minister Pralhad Joshi and senior BRICS delegations are expected to attend.
Handshake, Then A Hug: Modi-Putin Meeting Begins At BRICS Summit
The fresh spell of rain comes a day before the BRICS Leaders’ Summit is scheduled to begin in New Delhi. The IMD has forecast further rainfall during the two-day summit, which will be held on September 12 and 13.
The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi on Friday as moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms swept the city on the opening day of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit. The downpour, expected to deliver 10‑40 mm of rain across Delhi‑NCR, follows a week of dry, unusually warm weather.
Delhi has launched an extensive beautification drive ahead of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit scheduled for September 12‑13, with the New Delhi Municipal Council overseeing lighting, landscaping and signage upgrades. The effort includes thousands of ornamental plants, illuminated roundabouts and intensified sanitation along key routes to the summit venue.
