India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in New Delhi on September 13, 2026, to discuss the West Asia conflict and deepen bilateral cooperation. The talks also addressed recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East‑West oil pipeline and broader regional security concerns.
Delegates and their families attending the BRICS summit toured Delhi’s cultural and commercial sites, including Akshardham temple, Khan Market and Connaught Place, on Saturday. Security arrangements limited interaction with locals, but the visits highlighted diplomatic goodwill and showcased Indian heritage.
BRICS leaders at the New Delhi summit issued a declaration urging comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including expanding the Security Council to give India and Brazil a larger role. China and Russia, both permanent members, reiterated their backing for the aspirations of the Global South, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a shift from a “rule‑taker” to a “rule‑shaper” stance.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS summit and is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday afternoon to discuss trade, payments, energy and regional security.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet on Friday, a day before the BRICS leaders’ summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. The discussion will focus on bilateral trade, sanctions pressures and regional security issues, including the UAE‑Iran dispute and the Ukraine conflict.
