Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in New Delhi with a high-level delegation, marking his first visit to India in seven years. His meeting with PM Modi is being watched closely as the real test of the post-Galwan thaw. China remains India's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade hitting a record $151 billion, but border peace, market access and India's widening trade deficit are all set to dominate the conversation as Beijing pushes for deeper strategic dialogue.


BRICS Summit 2026: China urges strategic dialogue with India

The Global South took center stage in New Delhi as Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed world leaders to Bharat Mandapam for the 18th BRICS Summit. Against the backdrop of escalating conflict in West Asia and threats to Strait of Hormuz commerce, Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, calling for a "win-win strategy" grounded in long-term peace and safe navigation. With major powers in attendance, the summit highlights emerging economies driving a new, resilient global order amid geopolitical storms.


BRICS Summit 2026: Top world leaders in New Delhi as BRICS Summit begins

BRICS Summit 2026: Global South takes centre stage as Modi welcomes world leaders

As BRICS diplomacy takes center stage, all eyes are on the Modi-Xi meeting, the real test of whether India and China's post-2020 thaw can hold. China remains India's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade hitting a record $151.1 billion, but India's trade deficit has also climbed to a record $112.16 billion. Border peace, market access and reducing that imbalance top the agenda, as India pushes for a more balanced, strategic relationship beyond Galwan.


BRICS Summit 2026: Record $151 billion trade between India & China

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in India for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. This marks Xi’s first visit to India in seven years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to welcome the Chinese President as world leaders gather for the key summit. The BRICS meeting will focus on global politics, trade, security and economic cooperation. 


BRICS Summit 2026: Chinese President Xi accompanied by high-level delegation 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with the Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim and Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Both Malaysia and Ethiopia expressed their keenness for stronger defence cooperation with India. According to government sources, the countries discussed joint personnel training as well as defence procurement from India was discussed. Both countries welcomed Indian industry and investment with Ethiopia paying special focus on Indian mining companies and Malaysia discussing opportunities in semiconductor.&nbsp;According to MEA, PM Modi welcomed Malaysian PM Ibrahim and appreciated Malaysia’s participation in the BRICS Summit as a Partner Country. The leaders took stock of the outcomes of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Malaysia in February 2026 and reviewed the progress in bilateral cooperation across a range of areas, including trade and investment, defence and security, semiconductors, infrastructure, digital economy, energy, fintech, education, tourism and people-to-people ties, MEA stated in its press release. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim conveyed Malaysia’s concurrence to the establishment of Consulate General of India in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. PM Modi also appreciated Malaysia’s continued support in strengthening ASEAN-India relations. The leaders exchanged views on key regional and global issues of mutual interest and expressed their continued commitment to advancing the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

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<h2>PM Modi meets Ethiopian counterpart</h2>PM Modi and his Ethiopian counterpart held discussions aimed at further strengthening the bilateral Strategic Partnership. They reviewed progress across key sectors, including economic cooperation, defence and security partnership, and capacity building. The two leaders also exchanged perspectives on regional and international developments of mutual interest. They reaffirmed their commitment to close cooperation in multilateral fora. Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for Ethiopia’s participation in the 18th BRICS Summit and noted that its presence helped in reinforcing the collective voice of the Global South.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">India and Ethiopia are taking an old friendship into new frontiers! Delighted to welcome PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali on his first visit to India. Today’s talks covered: Defence. Capacity building. Investment linkages. Critical minerals. Clean energy. Healthcare.… <a href="https://t.co/V7i1hqAqIu">pic.twitter.com/V7i1hqAqIu</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2098679578734825547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<h2>Meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince</h2>PM Modi also held a bilateral meeting with Le Minh Hung, Vietnamese Prime Minister and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan. Vietnam is among the BRICS 10 partner countries. According to the MEA, India and Vietnam share an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, underpinned by longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation expanding across defence and security, fintech, critical minerals and other emerging areas. The two sides continue to work closely on multilateral cooperation. According to Vietnamese broadcaster Voice of Vietnam, the nation looks at the summit as an opportunity to further consolidate and deepen relations with India, as well as strengthen ties with BRICS member states and partner countries. PM Le Minh Hung is expected to share Vietnam's vision and proposals regarding major issues on international cooperation, economic growth, sustainable development, and the resolution of global challenges. Earlier in May, Vietnamese President To Lam paid a State Visit to India, when they agreed to elevate the bilateral relations to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the spirit of ‘shared vision, strategic convergence, substantive cooperation’, further translating the enormous goodwill into tangible outcomes.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Defence cooperation, trade, investment and strategic ties were discussed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with the Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim and Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Both Malaysia and Ethiopia expressed their keenness for stronger defence cooperation with India. According to government sources, the countries discussed joint personnel training as well as defence procurement from India was discussed. Both countries welcomed Indian industry and investment with Ethiopia paying special focus on Indian mining companies and Malaysia discussing opportunities in semiconductor. According to MEA, PM Modi welcomed Malaysian PM Ibrahim and appreciated Malaysia’s participation in the BRICS Summit as a Partner Country. The leaders took stock of the outcomes of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Malaysia in February 2026 and reviewed the progress in bilateral cooperation across a range of areas, including trade and investment, defence and security, semiconductors, infrastructure, digital economy, energy, fintech, education, tourism and people-to-people ties, MEA stated in its press release. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim conveyed Malaysia’s concurrence to the establishment of Consulate General of India in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. PM Modi also appreciated Malaysia’s continued support in strengthening ASEAN-India relations. The leaders exchanged views on key regional and global issues of mutual interest and expressed their continued commitment to advancing the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Defence cooperation, trade, investment and strategic ties were discussed

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi meets Malaysia, Ethiopia leaders; defence ties, trade in focus

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BRICS Summit 2026: Modi-Xi meeting to test India-China reset after border tensions 

Day two of the 18th BRICS Summit brings the meeting everyone's watching: PM Modi and President Xi Jinping sit down today, Xi's first visit to India in seven years. It comes as both sides work to stabilize ties after the 2020 Ladakh standoff, with progress already made on border patrolling and direct flights. Alongside the bilateral, "Strengthening Multilateralism" tops the summit agenda as world leaders gather at Bharat Mandapam for the closing day.


BRICS Summit 2026: Xi Jinping's first India visit in seven years, since the Galwan clash

BRICS Summit 2026: India, China seek to rebuild ties amid changing global order

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had warm words for India at the BRICS Summit, calling it "a great emerging country" now presiding over the bloc and saying he's confident India can lead BRICS "in an excellent way." He also touched on a key debate within the group: while members agree on strengthening national currencies for trade, the idea of a single BRICS currency is still very much under discussion, with real differences of opinion inside the bloc.


BRICS Summit 2026: Iran's FM Araghchi hails India's BRICS presidency, leadership

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning against the deployment of European troops to Ukraine, arguing that such a move could push the conflict into a direct confrontation between Russia and NATO-backed forces. The comments come amid ongoing debate in several European capitals over long-term security commitments to Kyiv. Moscow has repeatedly framed any foreign troop presence in Ukraine as a major escalation, raising concerns about the risk of a wider conflict in Europe.


Russia's Putin: 'We are not threatening and do not intend to threaten European countries'

Security in New Delhi has reached peak levels as world leaders and foreign delegations descended upon India's capital for the 18th BRICS Summit, hosted at the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam complex. To manage the unprecedented diplomatic arrival, the national capital’s premier luxury hotels, primarily concentrated around the fortified enclaves of Lutyens’ Delhi and Chanakyapuri, have been transformed into secure diplomatic hubs for visiting heads of state and multilateral representatives.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/brics-summit-2026-top-world-leaders-in-new-delhi-west-asia-war-casts-shadow-on-brics-summit-1789180499741/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/brics-summit-2026-top-world-leaders-in-new-delhi-west-asia-war-casts-shadow-on-brics-summit-1789180499741/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The diplomatic footprint reflects the expanded reach of the global grouping. High-profile delegations are strategically distributed across Delhi’s hospitality landscape:&nbsp;<ul><li>ITC Maurya in Chanakyapuri is hosting the Russian delegation, led by President Vladimir Putin.</li><li>Taj Palace on Sardar Patel Marg is accommodating the Chinese delegation, including President Xi Jinping.</li><li>The Oberoi on Dr Zakir Hussain Marg is housing delegations from Brazil, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and Ethiopia, along with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.</li><li>&nbsp;The Leela Palace in Chanakyapuri is quartering official contingents from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Bahrain.</li><li>&nbsp;Taj Mahal Hotel on Mansingh Road is hosting delegations from Belarus, Cuba, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Uruguay, as well as leadership figures from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and World Trade Organisation (WTO).</li><li>&nbsp;The LaLiT in Connaught Place is stationing delegates from South Africa and Burundi.</li><li>&nbsp;Le Méridien in Windsor Place is hosting delegations from Nigeria, Uganda, and Malaysia, accompanied by UN Secretary-General officials and leadership from the New Development Bank (NDB) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).</li><li>&nbsp;Sheraton New Delhi in Saket is dedicated to the Egyptian delegation.</li><li>&nbsp;Shangri-La’s Eros on Ashoka Road is accommodating visiting West Asian diplomatic contingents.</li></ul>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/brics-summit-2026-bharat-mandapam-goes-quiet-before-brics-summit-chaos-1789179604759">BRICS Summit 2026: Bharat Mandapam goes quiet before BRICS summit chaos</a>&nbsp;Delhi Police and central security agencies have coordinated multi-tier perimeters, biometric access zones, and dedicated traffic corridors across the Central and South Delhi districts. The distribution of delegations ensures rapid, synchronised transit via VIP corridors connecting Lutyens' Delhi directly to Pragati Maidan.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brics-summit-china-resumes-guangzhou-new-delhi-flight-issues-good-neighbourliness-remark-ahead-of-xi-modi-meet-1789186203894">BRICS Summit: China resumes Guangzhou-New Delhi flight, issues 'good-neighbourliness' remark ahead of Xi-Modi meet</a>&nbsp;Inside Bharat Mandapam, leaders are slated to address key multilateral priorities, including regional economic integration, local currency settlement frameworks, energy security, and global governance reform. The concentration of global leadership across these key priorities underscores New Delhi’s role as the focal point of high-stakes international diplomacy.

New Delhi's luxury hotels in Lutyens' Delhi and Chanakyapuri turn into high-security diplomatic hubs as world leaders assemble at Bharat Mandapam for the 18th BRICS Summit.

Security in New Delhi has reached peak levels as world leaders and foreign delegations descended upon India's capital for the 18th BRICS Summit, hosted at the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam complex. To manage the unprecedented diplomatic arrival, the national capital’s premier luxury hotels, primarily concentrated around the fortified enclaves of Lutyens’ Delhi and Chanakyapuri, have been transformed into secure diplomatic hubs for visiting heads of state and multilateral representatives. https://www.wionews.com/videos/brics-summit-2026-top-world-leaders-in-new-delhi-west-asia-war-casts-shadow-on-brics-summit-1789180499741/embed The diplomatic footprint reflects the expanded reach of the global grouping. High-profile delegations are strategically distributed across Delhi’s hospitality landscape: ITC Maurya in Chanakyapuri is hosting the Russian delegation, led by President Vladimir Putin. Taj Palace on Sardar Patel Marg is accommodating the Chinese delegation, including President Xi Jinping. The Oberoi on Dr Zakir Hussain Marg is housing delegations from Brazil, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and Ethiopia, along with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The Leela Palace in Chanakyapuri is quartering official contingents from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Bahrain. Taj Mahal Hotel on Mansingh Road is hosting delegations from Belarus, Cuba, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Uruguay, as well as leadership figures from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and World Trade Organisation (WTO). The LaLiT in Connaught Place is stationing delegates from South Africa and Burundi. Le Méridien in Windsor Place is hosting delegations from Nigeria, Uganda, and Malaysia, accompanied by UN Secretary-General officials and leadership from the New Development Bank (NDB) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Sheraton New Delhi in Saket is dedicated to the Egyptian delegation. Shangri-La’s Eros on Ashoka Road is accommodating visiting West Asian diplomatic contingents. Also read: BRICS Summit 2026: Bharat Mandapam goes quiet before BRICS summit chaos Delhi Police and central security agencies have coordinated multi-tier perimeters, biometric access zones, and dedicated traffic corridors across the Central and South Delhi districts. The distribution of delegations ensures rapid, synchronised transit via VIP corridors connecting Lutyens' Delhi directly to Pragati Maidan. Also read: BRICS Summit: China resumes Guangzhou-New Delhi flight, issues 'good-neighbourliness' remark ahead of Xi-Modi meet Inside Bharat Mandapam, leaders are slated to address key multilateral priorities, including regional economic integration, local currency settlement frameworks, energy security, and global governance reform. The concentration of global leadership across these key priorities underscores New Delhi’s role as the focal point of high-stakes international diplomacy.

New Delhi's luxury hotels in Lutyens' Delhi and Chanakyapuri turn into high-security diplomatic hubs as world leaders assemble at Bharat Mandapam for the 18th BRICS Summit.

Delhi's top luxury hotels turn into high-security fortress hubs for BRICS 2026 delegations

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi hosts top leaders in New Delhi amid West Asia war 

The 18th BRICS Summit is meant to be about trade and cooperation, but the West Asia war is impossible to ignore. Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, all BRICS members, are on sharply different sides of the conflict, with the UAE even suspending trade with Iran after missile attacks. India is working overtime to bridge these gaps and secure a joint Delhi Declaration, but experts say this could be the toughest test yet of whether BRICS can actually stay united.


BRICS Summit 2026: West Asia war casts shadow on BRICS Summit

Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum 2026 in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the severe political and economic uncertainty facing the world, describing the global order as being "under churn" due to geopolitical conflicts and disruptions. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin took direct aim at the G7, declaring that BRICS has become the new engine of global growth by accounting for over 40% of world GDP and driving more than half of recent economic expansion. Both leaders urged BRICS nations to deepen market integration and build shock-resistant supply networks.


BRICS Summit 2026: Putin claims BRICS now drives over 50% of global economic growth

BRICS Summit 2026: India, Russia push to expand trade, defence and strategic partnership 

Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in New Delhi and went straight into bilateral talks with PM Modi ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit. Trade, energy, and defence topped the agenda, with BrahMos missile upgrades, S-400 deliveries and Su-57 jets all reportedly on the table. Putin arrived with a high-level delegation, and the two leaders are expected to review decades of strategic partnership before world leaders gather at Bharat Mandapam this weekend.


BRICS Summit 2026: India, Russia push to expand trade, defence and strategic partnership

BRICS was built as an economic bloc, but security is quietly becoming its next big test. From terrorism to cyber warfare, India is pushing the group toward real cooperation, without turning it into a military alliance like NATO. The challenge is real: Russia, China and Iran prioritize sovereignty and anti-intervention, while other members balance different global relationships. Can eleven very different powers actually agree on shared threats, or will BRICS stay economically united but strategically divided?


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From Taj to ITC Maurya: Delhi's luxury hotels host global leaders for BRICS

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi hosts top leaders in New Delhi amid West Asia war

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BRICS Summit 2026: Putin claims BRICS now drives over 50% of global economic growth

BRICS Summit 2026: India, Russia push to expand trade, defence and strategic partnership

BRICS Summit 2026: India, Russia push to expand trade, defence and strategic partnership

BRICS Summit 2026: BRICS not a military alliance, can it build security cooperation?

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi gifts a Russian translation of the 'Thirukkural' to Putin

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