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BRICS Summit 2026 Live Updates: The 18th BRICS Summit is set to be held in New Delhi on September 12–13, with India hosting the two-day leaders’ meeting as part of its BRICS chairship. In the run-up to the summit, several world leaders and senior officials are arriving in the capital for bilateral meetings and other high-level engagements.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi early Friday for a three-day visit. He is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi later today, with discussions expected to focus on trade, energy, defence and broader strategic ties between India and Russia.
Why is BRICS Summit 2026 being held in New Delhi?
India is hosting the 2026 BRICS Summit as part of its chairship of the grouping, aiming to position BRICS as a stronger platform for the Global South amid growing trade tensions and heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
Under its chairship, India has identified food and energy security, resilient supply chains, trade and investment, technology, digital cooperation and development finance as key areas of focus. The summit is also being held against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine and the conflict in West Asia, adding greater significance to discussions on global security and economic stability.
India’s theme for its BRICS chairship is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
From Bihar’s earthy and traditional sattu to the coffee cultivated in the hills of Koraput in Odisha and Gujarat’s intricate handicrafts, India’s rich regional diversity is being showcased alongside high-level diplomacy at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. As journalists from India and around the world arrive in the national capital for the September 12-13 summit, the BRICS media kit is offering more than briefing material. It provides an introduction to India’s diverse traditions, regional produce and centuries-old artisanal skills.
The Delhi Police has put in place a multi-layered security arrangement ahead of the upcoming BRICS summit, with around 15,000 personnel and 200 companies of paramilitary forces set to be deployed across the national capital, a senior police officer said on Thursday. As part of the heightened security measures, more than 500 CCTV cameras have also been installed across key areas. The surveillance network includes high-resolution and specialised cameras to maintain round-the-clock monitoring, the official said.
New Delhi is preparing to roll out a cultural red carpet for the visiting spouses and family members of BRICS leaders, with an extensive itinerary covering India’s political heritage, modern art and traditional crafts. The cultural programme has been planned alongside the three-day BRICS summit beginning September 11. The visitors are scheduled to explore some of Delhi’s most prominent cultural institutions, including the National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy, Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) and the Central Cottage Industries Emporium.
