Conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with global trade turbulence and energy security, are expected to dominate the two-day meeting of the 11-nation bloc.

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Friday (Sep 11) to deepen their countries' longstanding ties, with

President Marcos departed for New Delhi, India on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, where he is set to represent the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and push for peaceful settlement of disputes under international law.

Being part of BRICS gives India more heft in advancing its ambitions on the global high table, and its presidency has ensured it prominence on the world stage

Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in New Delhi early Friday, September 11, 2026, beginning a three-day working visit tied to the 18th BRICS Summit. He was received at the airport by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, with India’s foreign ministry calling it a significant moment in the “Special and […]

Modi will also meet Xi Jinping as India seeks to balance ties with China and Russia. The wars in Ukraine and Iran could test the group's unity at the summit. Follow DW for more.

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Friday (Sep 11) to deepen their countries' longstanding ties, with

Xi Jinping has arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit and talks with Narendra Modi. The visit is being watched as India and China try to steady ties while shaping a wider BRICS agenda.

New Delhi: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrived in New Delhi on Friday

PM Modi on Sept 11 met Russian President Vladimir Putin where he reiterated India's readiness to support to ending the Ukraine conflict.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday for a two-day BRICS summit expected to focus on wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and economic challenges. Putin and Iran’s President…

NEW DELHI, Sept 11: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday on a three-day visit to attend the 18th BRICS Summit and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with trade, investment and energy cooperation expected to figure prominently in the discussions. Putin is leading a high-level delegation and was received […]

The 18th BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi on 12–13 September, brings together 11 emerging markets and developing economies

The photograph summed up New Delhi's diplomatic approach: India at the centre, engaging Iran and Russia while keeping space open for dialogue and cooperation in an increasingly fractured world.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in the

Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin, Masoud Pezeshkian address BRICS Business Forum

PM Modi and Iranian President Pezeshkian discuss regional tensions and bilateral relations during a significant meeting ahead of the BRICS summit.

Delhi police detained at least 5 Tibetan nationals on Sept 11 for protesting against China President Xi Jinping's visit for BRICS Summit.

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.

The literary gift was presented as Modi and Putin held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit. Putin arrived in India on Friday for the summit, which India is hosting on September 12 and 13.

Speaking at the forum, Putin said the world was going through "structural, deep, profound shifts", with emerging economies increasingly driving global growth.

Xi joins a lineup of world leaders converging on New Delhi for the summit, including Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and others, as India hosts the meeting under its 2026 BRICS chairship with the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."

Both limousines combine heavy armour with secure communication systems, allowing the leaders to remain protected and connected while on the move.

China seeks a strategic, long-term partnership with India as Xi Jinping visits for the BRICS Summit, enhancing bilateral relations.

China seeks a strategic, long-term partnership with India as Xi Jinping visits for the BRICS Summit, enhancing bilateral relations.

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.

PM Modi walked alongside Vladimir Putin, Masoud Pezeshkian and other BRICS leaders in New Delhi as the bloc pushed for deeper trade and economic cooperation.

Iran and the UAE have so far been unable to agree on common diplomatic language for the summit's Delhi Declaration, a fault line that has already stalled BRICS statements once this year.

The talks covered a possible $100 billion annual trade target by 2030, defence supplies including S-400 and BrahMos, energy cooperation and the safety of Indian sailors in the Black Sea. Putin also invited Modi to Russia for the 24th annual summit, which the prime minister accepted.

Delivering his remarks at the Leaders' Session of the BRICS Business Forum in the national capital, Putin lashed out at Western nations for turning trade and diplomatic pressure into state-level interference.