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Modi holds talks with Putin and Iran’s president before the BRICS summit of 11 nations
Modi and the two leaders discussed defense, energy and regional conflicts as BRICS, now 11 nations, prepares for a weekend summit.
On Friday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi, seeking to strengthen ties before the weekend BRICS summit.
India chairs BRICS this year, a grouping of major emerging markets that has expanded to include 11 member countries representing approximately half the world's population.
Modi and Putin discussed defense and economic cooperation, with Modi stating, "We believe that we should move forward with a long-term and win-win strategy." Modi also reiterated India's commitment to diplomacy in Ukraine.
Pezeshkian's first visit to India takes on significance amid regional conflicts, as Praveen Donthi, senior analyst with the International Crisis Group, noted India's balancing act between Iran and Israel.
The BRICS nations face a test of unity amid the war in Ukraine, Middle East conflicts, and rising tensions between the United States and China, as Chinese President Xi Jinping joins the weekend summit.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi on Friday, seeking to strengthen ties ahead of the BRICS summit this weekend.