World Leaders Converge in New Delhi for Pivotal 18th BRICS Summit
The expanded bloc’s leaders will discuss trade, energy and supply-chain cooperation as India seeks to project itself as a global convenor.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Friday for the 18th BRICS Summit, which begins Saturday, September 12, marking a major diplomatic gathering in the Indian capital.
- India assumed its fourth chairship of the bloc this year, marking 20 years since BRICS establishment. The summit follows the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,' rooted in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Humanity First'.
- The grouping now unites 11 major emerging economies, representing around 49.5 per cent of global population and around 40 per cent of global GDP. These nations also account for around 26 per cent of global trade, reflecting expanded influence.
- President Putin and other leaders are scheduled to hold wide-ranging bilateral talks with Prime Minister Modi, focusing on expanding cooperation in energy, technology, and pharmaceuticals to strengthen ties.
- The summit aims to boost collective resilience in food, energy, and supply chains while positioning BRICS as an effective anchor amid the Russia-Ukraine war and West Asia crisis. This reflects efforts to navigate a fragmented geopolitical environment.
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World Leaders Converge in New Delhi for Pivotal 18th BRICS Summit
Global leaders, including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Russian President Vladimir Putin, gather in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit under India's 2026 Chairship. The summit aims to forge cooperation among emerging economies on development, sustainability, and innovation amid a complex global landscape.
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