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In a major diplomatic breakthrough a joint statement will be issued by the BRICS nations during the summit today. The summit officially began on Sep 12 at New Delhi's Bharat mandapam. Intensive negotiations continued until 4 AM aftre which concensus for NEw Delhi Declaration of BRICS was reached. The negotiations saw differences on several contentious issues. India led sustained consultations to bridge competing positions and build consensus among members.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-blog-brics-summit-2026-live-new-delhi-modi-putin-xi-iran-us-russia-ukraine-dollar-china-global-south-brics-live-updates-1789172488383">BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE Updates</a>&nbsp;The breakthrough assumes particular significance given that Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are all part of the same forum, despite deep differences and competing positions on several regional and geopolitical issues. gainst the backdrop of ongoing conflicts and heightened tensions in West Asia, securing consensus among countries such as Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE presented a particularly complex diplomatic challenge. India’s diplomatic prowess ensured that these differences did not derail the BRICS process, paving the way for a consensus Joint Statement despite sharply divergent geopolitical positions among member countries.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed BRICS delegates including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladmir Putin to Bharat Mandapam - the venue for BRICS Summit 2026. Addressing the forum, PM Modi proposesed seafarers emergency support network. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s BRICS Summit should aim to turn the grouping’s voice into impact and privilege into partnership, calling for a collective response to global challenges. He also highlighted seafarers’ vital contribution and proposed a support group to provide medical assistance and distress alerts.

The BRICS nations are set to issue a joint statement today after intensive negotiations in New Delhi continued until 4 AM, with India leading consultations to bridge differences and build consensus on the New Delhi Declaration. 

In a major diplomatic breakthrough a joint statement will be issued by the BRICS nations during the summit today. The summit officially began on Sep 12 at New Delhi's Bharat mandapam. Intensive negotiations continued until 4 AM aftre which concensus for NEw Delhi Declaration of BRICS was reached. The negotiations saw differences on several contentious issues. India led sustained consultations to bridge competing positions and build consensus among members. BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE Updates The breakthrough assumes particular significance given that Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are all part of the same forum, despite deep differences and competing positions on several regional and geopolitical issues. gainst the backdrop of ongoing conflicts and heightened tensions in West Asia, securing consensus among countries such as Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE presented a particularly complex diplomatic challenge. India’s diplomatic prowess ensured that these differences did not derail the BRICS process, paving the way for a consensus Joint Statement despite sharply divergent geopolitical positions among member countries. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed BRICS delegates including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladmir Putin to Bharat Mandapam - the venue for BRICS Summit 2026. Addressing the forum, PM Modi proposesed seafarers emergency support network. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s BRICS Summit should aim to turn the grouping’s voice into impact and privilege into partnership, calling for a collective response to global challenges. He also highlighted seafarers’ vital contribution and proposed a support group to provide medical assistance and distress alerts.

The BRICS nations are set to issue a joint statement today after intensive negotiations in New Delhi continued until 4 AM, with India leading consultations to bridge differences and build consensus on the New Delhi Declaration.&nbsp;

BRICS Summit 2026: India ensures consensus: BRICS nations to issue joint statement today

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is India for BRICS Summit 2026, warned European nations against sending troops to Kyiv, stating that the nation does not threaten European countries. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, Putin affirmed that sending troops to Ukraine will mean “war with Russia.” On the other side, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he would be willing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at a G20 summit in Miami.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-blog-brics-summit-2026-live-new-delhi-modi-putin-xi-iran-us-russia-ukraine-dollar-china-global-south-brics-live-updates-1789172488383">BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE Updates</a> From India, Putin's warning to European countries came as he said, “There is no such threat, and there has never been. We are not threatening European countries, nor are we going to threaten them. Why would we? No one seems to even consider that we have no grounds for any conflict with Europe. All issues were settled as a result of the Second World War. And what happened later, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, was done with the consent of the Russian Federation as the successor of the Soviet Union. Everything that runs counter to those arrangements runs counter to our interests and does not comply with the fundamental principles of international law and the UN Charter.” “Now they are talking about how they are thinking about bringing troops to the territory of Ukraine. This means war with Russia,” the Russian President added.&nbsp;The statement came after Putin met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the second time in less than a fortnight and reviewed bilateral ties and exchanged notes on global and regional issues. The PM “again reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy was the way forward in resolving conflicts and India stood ready to assist in peace efforts”, the external affairs ministry said in a readout on the meeting.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, Zelensky in an interview with broadcaster Deutsche Welle said if he would meet Putin at the G20 gathering in December if both leaders were invited. “Yes, of course. We have to come. We have to meet, to speak, and make decisions. It's not about words. What I will tell him or what he wants to tell me, it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter. Matters only result. Result matters. That's it.” Zelensky said in the DW interview, which took place Friday, that Witkoff and Kushner's visit was a "good signal", and it was important the pair had visited Kyiv as well as Moscow.&nbsp;

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned European nations that sending troops to Ukraine would mean “war with Russia”, while saying Moscow poses no threat to Europe. His remarks came in New Delhi after meeting PM Modi, who reiterated India’s call for dialogue and diplomacy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is India for BRICS Summit 2026, warned European nations against sending troops to Kyiv, stating that the nation does not threaten European countries. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, Putin affirmed that sending troops to Ukraine will mean “war with Russia.” On the other side, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he would be willing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at a G20 summit in Miami. BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE Updates From India, Putin's warning to European countries came as he said, “There is no such threat, and there has never been. We are not threatening European countries, nor are we going to threaten them. Why would we? No one seems to even consider that we have no grounds for any conflict with Europe. All issues were settled as a result of the Second World War. And what happened later, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, was done with the consent of the Russian Federation as the successor of the Soviet Union. Everything that runs counter to those arrangements runs counter to our interests and does not comply with the fundamental principles of international law and the UN Charter.” “Now they are talking about how they are thinking about bringing troops to the territory of Ukraine. This means war with Russia,” the Russian President added. The statement came after Putin met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the second time in less than a fortnight and reviewed bilateral ties and exchanged notes on global and regional issues. The PM “again reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy was the way forward in resolving conflicts and India stood ready to assist in peace efforts”, the external affairs ministry said in a readout on the meeting. Meanwhile, Zelensky in an interview with broadcaster Deutsche Welle said if he would meet Putin at the G20 gathering in December if both leaders were invited. “Yes, of course. We have to come. We have to meet, to speak, and make decisions. It's not about words. What I will tell him or what he wants to tell me, it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter. Matters only result. Result matters. That's it.” Zelensky said in the DW interview, which took place Friday, that Witkoff and Kushner's visit was a "good signal", and it was important the pair had visited Kyiv as well as Moscow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned European nations that sending troops to Ukraine would mean “war with Russia”, while saying Moscow poses no threat to Europe. His remarks came in New Delhi after meeting PM Modi, who reiterated India’s call for dialogue and diplomacy.

From India, Putin warns Europe against sending troops to Ukraine, Zelensky expresses willingness to meet him at G20 Summit

BRICS Summit 2026: High-stakes bilateral meetings were held on Sep 11 ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit (Sep 12). Leaders from the expanded 10-nation bloc arrived in the capital amid heavy security deployment of over 25,000 personnel. PM Modi held closed-door bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Pezeshkian. Closed-Door Plenary Session for BRICS member states was also held in which countries focussed heavily on cross-border payments in national currencies to hedge against exchange rate volatility, structural shifts away from Western-led financial institutional frameworks, and expanding Global South representation.At the BRICS Business Forum, PM Modi called for the absolute freedom of navigation. Putin and he agreed to that BRICS grouping should build a new platform for global growth free from Western rules. In meeting with Pezeshkian, PM Modi called for resolving the ongoing conflict with the United States “through dialogue and diplomacy.” Pezeshkian referred to Israel and the U.S. as “bullies” and declared that “Iran will not be bullied.”The formal opening of the 18th BRICS Summit will happen on Saturday (Sep 12). The core leaders will hold their primary closed-door sessions under the theme "Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism". They will also tour the Bharat Innovates Exhibition. Official summit group family photograph followed by a joint tree-planting ceremony is also scheduled for the day. It will wrap up with a grand gala dinner hosted by PM Modi for all visiting heads of state, partner countries, and invitees. PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold bilateral talks today.Stay tuned for all updates

BRICS nations have rejected the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, declaring it “unilateral”, “punitive”, "discriminatory" and “protectionist”. The New Delhi Declaration, adopted unanimously, criticised the environmental import taxes, warning they penalise developing economies and harm the global trading system. It called for greater financial and technological support for developing countries to tackle climate change.“We oppose unilateral, punitive, discriminatory and protectionist measures that are not in line with international law, such as carbon border adjustment mechanisms,” the BRICS declaration said. It added that the grouping was concerned that such measures “undermine efforts by countries, specifically the developing countries, aimed at addressing the adverse impacts of climate change, increasing adaptive capacity and resilience.” &nbsp;

BRICS nation rejects 'punitive' and 'protectionist' Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, 

BRICS Summit 2026 gala dinner menu 

<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260912/image-1789225992084.jpg"></figure>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of BRICS member countries, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, planted saplings outside the lawns of Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. They chose Banyan saplings for their deep roots in Indian culture. It symbolises the collective commitment of leaders to green growth, climate resilience, and sustainable development.&nbsp;

BRICS leader incluing Modi, Putin and Xi plant saplings together 

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Pezeshkian meets Chinese FM Wang Yi

Modi-Xi Jinping Meeting: Key HighlightsEmphasis on advancing the relationship from a strategic and long-term perspective during the Modi-Xi meetingBoth leaders welcomed the progress made in India-China relations following the Tianjin meetingPM Modi’s clear message: differences should not turn into disputesEmphasis on making the '3 Mutuals'—mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, and mutual interests—guiding principles for the relationshipPeace and stability along the border identified as an essential foundation for the development of bilateral relationsPM Modi emphasised the need to adhere to existing agreements and understandings regarding the borderReiterated commitment to a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable resolution of the border disputeEmphasis on enhancing people-to-people ties, cultural exchanges, business links, and the movement of people between the two countriesDiscussion on addressing structural trade imbalances and supply chain issuesEmphasis on ensuring meaningful and reliable market access between India and ChinaAgreement to find common ground on regional and global issues and to jointly tackle challengesPM Modi appreciated China's support for India's BRICS presidency and its contribution to the success of the BRICS Summit 2026.

Modi, Xi agree Differences should not become disputes after bilateral meet

"Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, meets with the Iranian President, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, on the sidelines of the "BRICS" summit in New Delhi; where during the meeting, a number of regional and international issues were discussed, along with the importance of supporting de-escalation efforts, reducing tensions, and achieving stability in the region, as well as enhancing opportunities for peace and development for its peoples," Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a statement.

Pezeshkian, Crown Prince of UAE discuss regional and international issues at BRICS

Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Saturday that the BRICS cooperation mechanism has become the world's most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries.When addressing the Session I of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Xi noted that this year marks the 20th anniversary of BRICS cooperation, saying that over the past two decades, the BRICS cooperation mechanism has continued to grow and expand, and has demonstrated remarkable vitality and dynamism.Xi said it has been 20 years of self-reliance and self-strengthening, adding that BRICS countries have actively explored development paths suited to their own national conditions, setting an example of self-strengthening through unity among emerging markets and developing countries.

Xi says BRICS world's most influential platform for emerging markets cooperation

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MEA debunks fake news about food at Bharat Mandapam

Xi-Modi bilateral meeting underway in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam.

Xi-Modi bilateral meeting starts

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen together while holding hands and laughing during the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi. The image was posted by PM Modi on social media, and it quickly went viral as the leaders’ “bromance” took the spotlight at the high-stakes event.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-putin-xi-bromance-goes-viral-as-leaders-captured-holding-hands-at-brics-summit-1789212100059">READ MORE</a>

Modi, Putin, Xi ‘bromance’ goes viral as leaders captured holding hands at BRICS Summit

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India bridging Gulf divide amid war? Iran’s Pezeshkian meets UAE Crown Prince at BRICS

“We in BRICS must stand against the normalization of attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure. The same principle applies to peaceful nuclear facilities. These facilities must be protected against attack and threats of attack, because endangering them is not an issue confined to a single country, but a threat to international peace and security,” says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

'Must stand against attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "The draft of the BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026 is before us. It encapsulates the essence of our discussions and reflects our perspectives on key global and regional issues. It also outlines priorities for further strengthening BRICS cooperation. If no member has any objection, I propose that we adopt the declaration. No objections have been raised by any member. The New Delhi Declaration 2026 is adopted unanimously."&nbsp; &nbsp;

New Delhi Declaration adopted on first day of Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping says China will take over BRICS presidency next year. He also emphasised that Mideast war does not serve ‘common interests’.

China will take over BRICS presidency next year

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;PM Modi says, BRICS is &amp;quot;not against anybody, but we take everybody forward with us&amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;View from the media room&lt;a href="https://x.com/WIONews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@WIONews&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://t.co/pTUeJzFJD4"&gt;pic.twitter.com/pTUeJzFJD4&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) &lt;a href="https://x.com/sidhant/status/2098703832238920009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

BRICS is 'not against anybody, but we take everybody forward with us': PM Modi

Zahra Pezeshkian, daughter of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and her husband Hassan Majidi visited the pavilion and interacted with the artisans and representatives showcasing Iran’s rich art, crafts and cultural heritage.<figure class="image"><img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HSAM9XOa0AApT6M?format=jpg&amp;name=4096x4096" alt="Image"></figure>

A cultural connect at the Iran Pavilion at BRICS Bazaar, New Delhi

PM Narendra Modi added, “The Global South is in the front row of global challenges but in the back row of making decisions. I propose that we prepare 10 proposals for global reforms.”

BRICS Summit 2026 | PM Modi proposes global reforms for Global South

As the BRICS Summit 2026 kicked off in the capital city of New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed a seafarers' emergency support network to protect maritime workers during global crises.

PM Modi proposes seafarers emergency support network at BRICS Delhi summit

“Today BRICS is in its 'coming of age' moment. We are not against anybody, but we take everybody forward with us,” PM Narendra Modi said in his opening address at the summit

'Today BRICS is in its 'coming of age' moment': PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi welcomed world leaders. In his opening address at the BRICS Summit 2026, &nbsp;“I welcome you all to India with immense happiness. Innovation, co-operation, and and sustainability have been our priorities to make India's BRICS presidency successful.”

BRICS Summit 2026 | 'I welcome you all to India with immense happiness': PM Modi

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to Bharat Mandapam - the venue for BRICS Summit 2026. &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;(Video: DD News) &lt;a href="https://t.co/k0OCbzNmxK"&gt;pic.twitter.com/k0OCbzNmxK&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098701415464173714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

BRICS Summit 2026 | PM Modi welcomes Russian President Putin to Bharat Mandapam 

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially declares the BRICS Summit 2026 open. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Source: DD News) &lt;a href="https://t.co/GVYgK4Y2hc"&gt;pic.twitter.com/GVYgK4Y2hc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098702896741449946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially declares the BRICS Summit 2026 open

India-UAE ties have been transformed over the last few years. Now, we are raising our ambitions even higher.&nbsp;Indian PM Narendra Modi met His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.The two leaders discussed…<ul><li>Strategic partnership on defence, AI, space, critical minerals, energy, food security and connectivity.&nbsp;</li><li>Investment ties to new possibilities in strategic energy infrastructure and IMEC connectivity; there is immense potential ahead.&nbsp;</li><li>Amid West Asia conflict, a strong India-UAE is a symbol of stability, prosperity and peace.</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HR__RHna4AAtMBK?format=jpg&amp;name=large" alt="Image"></figure>

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi meets Abu Dhabi Prince

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Vietnamese counterpart Lê Minh Hưng on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. &nbsp;They discussed…<ul><li>Deepening defence and security cooperation, including the proposed 2+2 mechanism.</li><li>Expanding cooperation in energy, rare earths and space.&nbsp;</li><li>Working towards $25 billion bilateral trade by 2030 and greater two-way investment.</li><li>Strengthening our deep cultural and civilisational linkages.&nbsp;</li><li>Vietnam will always remain a key pillar of India’s Act East Policy and MAHASAGAR vision.</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HSACVpdaIAA9cUp?format=jpg&amp;name=large" alt="Image"></figure>

India and Vietnam working towards $25 billion bilateral trade by 2030

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Brazilian Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira arrives for BRICS Summit 2026

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, BRICS countries have reached consensus on a Joint Statement after intensive negotiations that continued until 4 AM. The negotiations saw differences on several contentious issues. India led sustained consultations to bridge competing positions and build consensus among members.The breakthrough assumes particular significance given that Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are all part of the same forum, despite deep differences and competing positions on several regional and geopolitical issues.Against the backdrop of ongoing conflicts and heightened tensions in West Asia, securing consensus among countries such as Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE presented a particularly complex diplomatic challenge.India’s diplomatic prowess ensured that these differences did not derail the BRICS process, paving the way for a consensus joint statement despite sharply divergent geopolitical positions among member countries.

BRICS Summit 2026 joint statement to be issued today

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Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi arrives at Bharat Mandapam for BRICS Summit 2026 

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 PM Modi arrives at Bharat Mandapam for BRICS Summit 2026

Ahead of BRICS 2026, New Delhi District Police conducted an extensive combing operation across the Ridge as part of heightened surveillance and area domination, the DCP, New Delhi, said in a post on X on Saturday. “An extensive combing operation across the Ridge, backed by coordinated efforts with the outer force, strengthens surveillance and area domination,” the DCP New Delhi wrote on X.

BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi Police conduct combing operation across Ridge area

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Warm welcome to President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China on his arrival in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. He was received by MoS @JitinPrasada at the airport.We look forward to constructive discussions as BRICS continues to advance cooperation and contribute to a more balanced, representative and multipolar world.&lt;/p&gt;— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) &lt;a href="https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/2098673667123314904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt; &nbsp;

 India welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping on arrival in New Delhi for BRICS Summit

Delhi Police SWAT teams deployed outside Bharat Mandapam for multi-layered security operation

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Foreign Minister of Vietnam, Le Hoai Trung, arrives in Delhi to participate in the BRICS Summit 2026. &lt;a href="https://t.co/wqDqrY5Yjl"&gt;pic.twitter.com/wqDqrY5Yjl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098672968012562710?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Foreign Minister of Vietnam, Le Hoai Trung, arrives in Delhi 

PM Modi held bilateral meetings with Ethiopia and Malaysia on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, taking India’s relations with them on a new trajectory. Both countries expressed their keenness for stronger defence cooperation with India.During the meeting, joint personnel training as well as defence procurement from India was discussed. In addition, &nbsp;both countries welcomed Indian industry and Investment. While Ethiopia welcomed Indian mining companies, Malaysia discussed semiconductor opportunities.

PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with Ethiopia, Malaysia on sidelines of BRICS Summit

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Jamshid Kuchkarov, arrives in Delhi to participate in the BRICS Summit 2026. &lt;a href="https://t.co/sEuuojpkTO"&gt;pic.twitter.com/sEuuojpkTO&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098672685287137283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Jamshid Kuchkarov, arrives in Delhi

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="hi" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; दिल्ली: राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मू ने राष्ट्रपति भवन में ईरानी राष्ट्रपति मसूद पेज़ेशकियान से मुलाकात की। &lt;a href="https://t.co/AvupmtHKLt"&gt;pic.twitter.com/AvupmtHKLt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) &lt;a href="https://x.com/AHindinews/status/2098660685320536399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

President Droupadi Murmu met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit.

President Pezeshkian meets Ethiopian PM on sidelines of BRICS summit

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Delhi to participate in the BRICS Summit 2026. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Union MoS Jitin Prasada received him at the airport. &lt;a href="https://t.co/fk77Bq5nmy"&gt;pic.twitter.com/fk77Bq5nmy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098663905182830871?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Delhi to participate in the BRICS Summit 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds bilateral meeting with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China says ‘glad to be in Delhi’

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and PM of Vietnam, Le Minh Hung, hold a bilateral meeting at Hyderabad House. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Video Source: DD News) &lt;a href="https://t.co/HPuolHByNu"&gt;pic.twitter.com/HPuolHByNu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098658568950120900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung 

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Daughter of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Zahra Pezeshkian, along with her husband Hassan Majidi, visited the BRICS Bazaar at the National Crafts Museum in New Delhi, exploring the rich art, crafts and cultural heritage showcased by BRICS member and partner… &lt;a href="https://t.co/okZXygPJeY"&gt;pic.twitter.com/okZXygPJeY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; DD News (@DDNewslive) &lt;a href="https://x.com/DDNewslive/status/2098649054632628468?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Daughter of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Zahra Pezeshkian visited the BRICS Bazaar at the National Crafts Museum

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Delhi to participate in the BRICS Summit 2026.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;PM Modi is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with the Chinese President later today. &lt;a href="https://t.co/XCJ5lD6gGg"&gt;pic.twitter.com/XCJ5lD6gGg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098656379196346871?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Delhi

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrives to attend the 18th BRICS Summit

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at Hyderabad House on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Source: DD) &lt;a href="https://t.co/5df6VM3Elf"&gt;pic.twitter.com/5df6VM3Elf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098642481558745580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met Chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani, in Delhi. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa tweets, &amp;quot;The meeting forms part of South Africa’s business engagements on the margins of the 18th BRICS Summit, supporting… &lt;a href="https://t.co/DUv4Y2RY94"&gt;pic.twitter.com/DUv4Y2RY94&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098632629100880282?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: South African President meets Gautam Adani

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Visuals from Bharat Mandapam, where the 18th BRICS Summit is going to take place from today, 12th September.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Summit will bring together leaders of BRICS Member and Partner Countries as well as Outreach Invitees. The theme for this year&amp;#39;s Summit is “Building… &lt;a href="https://t.co/7y99IKUFLC"&gt;pic.twitter.com/7y99IKUFLC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098613334367203680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Visuals from inside the BRICS summit venue

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday night held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.Posting about the meet the Malaysian PM said, "Upon arriving in New Delhi, I immediately held a bilateral meeting with the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. The meeting, which began around 11 p.m., took place in a friendly atmosphere and provided space for us to assess the progress of Malaysia-Russia relations and establish several concrete steps to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. I raised the need to accelerate efforts to realize direct flights between Malaysia and Russia, as well as visa-free travel facilities as previously agreed, to boost tourism, trade, and investment between the two countries."

Malaysian PM meets Putin

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="hi" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | दिल्ली: प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने ब्रिक्स समिट 2026 से इतर हैदराबाद भवन में इथियोपिया के प्रधानमंत्री अबी अहमद अली के साथ द्विपक्षीय बैठक की। &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(सोर्स : DD) &lt;a href="https://t.co/PTYASnYlnB"&gt;pic.twitter.com/PTYASnYlnB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) &lt;a href="https://x.com/AHindinews/status/2098636548380205185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali on sidelines of BRICS Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. During their bilateral discussion, as stated by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Putin expressed satisfaction over the continued progress in bilateral relations, pointing to consistent growth and structural improvements in trade between the two nations. He also praised Egypt as a "long-standing and reliable friend" and invited President el-Sisi to Moscow this October for the upcoming Russia–Africa Summit. "It has been a long time since we last met. I am very pleased to see you again," Putin said. "Indeed, these are turbulent times, and a great many events are unfolding. We remain in contact, as do our colleagues, and our key initiatives are pressing ahead, with plans being implemented."

BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: Putin meets Egyptian President El-Sisi on sidelines of BRICS Summit

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BRICS Summit 2026: Odisha sand artist crafts stunning welcome for BRICS leaders

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Maxim Ryzhenkov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, arrives in India for the BRICS Summit 2026. &lt;a href="https://t.co/LShABukmLo"&gt;pic.twitter.com/LShABukmLo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098587215836463609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

BRICS Summit: MEA welcomes Belarus foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: From Bihar’s earthy sattu to Koraput’s hill-grown coffee and Gujarat’s intricate handicrafts, India’s rich culinary traditions, local produce and artisanal skills are finding a place alongside high diplomacy at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The MEA’s media… &lt;a href="https://t.co/WNyidRcKeN"&gt;pic.twitter.com/WNyidRcKeN&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098610005931102319?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

BRICS Summit 2026: A look at MEA’s media kit 

BRICS Summit 2026: Maxim Ryzhenkov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, arrives in India

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia does not pose a threat to European countries and has no intention of threatening them. Speaking in New Delhi, Putin said there had “never” been such a threat and questioned why Moscow would seek a conflict with Europe. Putin said Russia had “no grounds for any conflict with Europe”, arguing that issues arising from the Second World War had been settled. He also referred to developments following the collapse of the Soviet Union, saying they had taken place with the consent of the Russian Federation as the Soviet Union’s successor. According to Putin, actions that run counter to those arrangements also conflict with Russia’s interests and violate what he described as the fundamental principles of international law and the UN Charter.&nbsp;

From India, Putin says Russia has ‘no grounds for any conflict’ with Europe 

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, says, &amp;quot;We consider India as a great emerging country, which is now presiding over BRICS. BRICS is a very important institution right now and is playing a very important role. I&amp;#39;m sure that India is able to lead the BRICS… &lt;a href="https://t.co/4aPMzLhAcS"&gt;pic.twitter.com/4aPMzLhAcS&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098458435918737758?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 11, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

'India Can Lead BRICS In Excellent Way': Iran's FM Araghchi Lauds New Delhi's Chairmanship

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="und" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Speaking in Hindi on BRICS, Petr Sizov, Press Secretary, Russian Embassy in India says, &amp;quot;...मैं उम्मीद करता हूँ कि ये सबसे ज़बरदस्त community होगा.&amp;quot; &lt;a href="https://t.co/gt4uM0mrRi"&gt;pic.twitter.com/gt4uM0mrRi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098406774600827084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 11, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

"Main Umeed Karta Hoon...": Russian Envoy's Hindi Message At BRICS Summit

China Southern Airlines announced that it will resume regular passenger services on the Guangzhou-New Delhi route starting September 21, marking the relaunch of China Southern's India service after a six-year suspension. Following the restart, the airline will run over 100 weekly flights across its eight round-trip routes in South Asia, the carrier said.

BRICS Summit LIVE: Regular passenger services on the Guangzhou-New Delhi from Sep 21

China’s Envoy Xu Feihong has said that Beijing will work together with India and handle the differences between the two countries under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.“China and India are arranging for the bilateral meeting between President Xi and Prime Minister Modi. This will be the third year in a row for the two leaders to meet with each other, following their meetings in Kazan and Tianjin,” the ambassador said. “China will work with India to act on the strategic guidance of the two leaders, handle the bilateral relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, step up communication, enhance cooperation, properly handle differences, and be friends enjoying good-neighbourliness and partners helping each other succeed,” he added.&nbsp;

BRICS Summit LIVE: China BIG statement ahead of Xi-Modi meet

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Security checks underway at Bharat Mandapam ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, beginning today, September 12.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Summit will bring together leaders of BRICS Member and Partner Countries, along with Outreach Invitees. This year’s theme: “Building for Resilience,… &lt;a href="https://t.co/TmqIfPtV3P"&gt;pic.twitter.com/TmqIfPtV3P&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098616138997661929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

BRICS Summit LIVE: Security checks underway at Bharat Mandapam ahead of the official opening of 18th BRICS Summit

In his remarks at the BRICS Buiness Forum, Putin described G-7, which includes richest industrialised countries Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, as “so-called G-7”.&nbsp; "Over the last five years, more than 40% of the world's GDP has been produced by the BRICS countries, where the contribution of the so-called G7, the Great 7 - I don't know why they call that - stands at only 29%. Speaking about the growth of the world economy over the same period, we see that more than half of that growth has been accounted for by BRICS, whereas the G7 has only accounted for 18%. Why is that?” he said.&nbsp; “The answer is simple, BRICS countries account for more than half of the world's population and that is why, they have a great dynamic, vibrant, domestic markets," he &nbsp;added. &nbsp;

BRICS Summit: Putin takes potshots at “so-called G-7”

BRICS Summit: Delhi ready for official opening of 18th BRICS Summit under India's chairmanship

BRICS Summit: Key roads to avoid in Delhi today

World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in India on Saturday for the BRICS Summit 2026, being hosted by New Delhi. Earlier on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the significance of multipolarity and the need to reform multilateral institutions, including the UN Security Council, to reflect contemporary realities in the current and ever-changing world during their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in the national capital.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit

According to the traffic advisory, movement will be heavily restricted around the primary venue, Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan). Major routes marked for regulation and diversions include:<ul><li>Ring Road</li><li>Mathura Road</li><li>Bhairon Marg</li><li>Tilak Marg</li><li>The India Gate / C-Hexagon area</li><li>Sardar Patel Marg</li><li>Patel Road</li><li>National Highway 48 (NH-48)</li><li>Parade Road</li><li>Key arterial roads within Lutyens' Delhi</li></ul>

BRICS Summit 2026: Key stretches and corridors to avoid today

Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, President of the Republic of the Philippines; Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba; Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization; and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have arrived in India for the BRICS Summit 2026.

BRICS Summit 2026: Leaders arrive in India

Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi at the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi. Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong: “China and India are arranging for the bilateral meeting between President Xi and Prime Minister Modi. This will be the third year in a row for the two leaders to meet with each other, following their meetings in Kazan and Tianjin.”He added, “China will work with India to act on the strategic guidance of the two leaders, handle the bilateral relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, step up communication, enhance cooperation, properly handle differences, and be friends enjoying good-neighbourliness and partners helping each other succeed.”

 BRICS Summit 2026: Chinese President Xi Jinping leaves for Delhi

he 18th BRICS Summit is currently underway in New Delhi, running from September 12–13, 2026 at New Delhi's iconic Bharat Mandapam. Major world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, are participating in person. All updates here

BRICS Summit 2026: High-stakes bilateral meetings were held on Sep 11 ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit (Sep 12). Leaders from the expanded 10-nation bloc arrived in the capital amid heavy security deployment of over 25,000 personnel. PM Modi held closed-door bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Pezeshkian. Closed-Door Plenary Session for BRICS member states was also held in which countries focussed heavily on cross-border payments in national currencies to hedge against exchange rate volatility, structural shifts away from Western-led financial institutional frameworks, and expanding Global South representation. At the BRICS Business Forum, PM Modi called for the absolute freedom of navigation. Putin and he agreed to that BRICS grouping should build a new platform for global growth free from Western rules. In meeting with Pezeshkian, PM Modi called for resolving the ongoing conflict with the United States “through dialogue and diplomacy.” Pezeshkian referred to Israel and the U.S. as “bullies” and declared that “Iran will not be bullied.” The formal opening of the 18th BRICS Summit will happen on Saturday (Sep 12). The core leaders will hold their primary closed-door sessions under the theme "Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism". They will also tour the Bharat Innovates Exhibition. Official summit group family photograph followed by a joint tree-planting ceremony is also scheduled for the day. It will wrap up with a grand gala dinner hosted by PM Modi for all visiting heads of state, partner countries, and invitees. PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold bilateral talks today. Stay tuned for all updates

The 18th BRICS Summit is currently underway in New Delhi, running from September 12–13, 2026 at New Delhi's iconic Bharat Mandapam. Major world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, are participating in person. All updates here

BRICS Summit 2026 Highlights | Modi, Xi agree differences should not become disputes after bilateral meet

Turkey plans to more than triple its defence spending, boosting resources by 229% over the next three years to strengthen self-reliance and expand its influence across Europe and West Asia. Announcing the plan, Vice-President Cevdet Yilmaz emphasised that the funding aims to advance domestic technology, fulfill national defence needs, and build high-added-value platforms, noting that security is essential for economic development and democracy.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/turkey-and-greece-open-intelligence-channel-as-regional-tensions-simmer-1788519919194/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/turkey-and-greece-open-intelligence-channel-as-regional-tensions-simmer-1788519919194/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;This strategic shift seemingly follows years of Turkish frustration with unreliable Western allies and a desire for greater strategic autonomy. Rather than purchasing hardware from NATO partners, Turkey is directing the budget increase into its domestic industrial base, focusing on drone warfare, air defence, and electronic warfare.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-pakistan-saudi-arabia-mecca-defence-pact-meeting-1788088534160">Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to hold first defence committee meeting under Mecca pact</a><h2>Surrounding Conflicts and Regional Role</h2>Ankara’s policy is shaped by multi-front regional security threats. Rising shipping attacks from the Russia-Ukraine war directly affect Turkey’s control of the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits. As NATO’s southern flank, Turkey also acts as a deterrent against Russian sabotage near members like Bulgaria and Romania.&nbsp;Coming to West Asia and Mediterranean, the unpredictability surrounding the US-Iran-Israel conflict, Houthi threats, and Israel’s actions in Syria, including a recent strike on a Syrian airbase near the Turkish border have heightened tensions. Tensions have also flared with Greece, which recently signed a $3.48 billion deal to buy Israeli air defence systems.&nbsp;The decreasing US commitments in West Asia has pushed middle powers to self-rely. Turkey must also maintain its widespread foreign military presence, including bases in Libya, Qatar, Somalia, and Syria.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-has-the-makkah-pact-done-jaishankar-questions-significance-of-pakistan-turkey-saudi-defence-deal-1787429737537">'What has the Makkah pact done?': Jaishankar questions significance of Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi defence deal</a>&nbsp;Turkey is transitioning from a military consumer to a major defence exporter:<h3>Mecca Joint Defence Agreement</h3>&nbsp;This was signed earlier on August 7, alongside Saudi Arabia and Pakistan; this mutual defence pact stipulates that an attack on one nation is treated as an attack on all three. It unites Turkish military technology, Saudi capital, and Pakistani military capability.&nbsp;<h3>Kaan Stealth Fighter</h3>&nbsp;Following a diplomatic thaw, the US agreed to supply engines for Turkey’s fifth-generation Kaan fighter jet. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are prospective buyers.<h3>Drones and Hardware</h3> Turkey continues to expand domestic production of tanks, submarines, and specialised platforms such as the Bayraktar drones and Akinci UCAVs, which are actively exported and deployed in regional conflicts.

Turkey announces plans to raise its defence spending by 229% over the next three years to boost domestic technology, strategic autonomy, and regional presence.

Turkey plans to more than triple its defence spending, boosting resources by 229% over the next three years to strengthen self-reliance and expand its influence across Europe and West Asia. Announcing the plan, Vice-President Cevdet Yilmaz emphasised that the funding aims to advance domestic technology, fulfill national defence needs, and build high-added-value platforms, noting that security is essential for economic development and democracy. https://www.wionews.com/videos/turkey-and-greece-open-intelligence-channel-as-regional-tensions-simmer-1788519919194/embed This strategic shift seemingly follows years of Turkish frustration with unreliable Western allies and a desire for greater strategic autonomy. Rather than purchasing hardware from NATO partners, Turkey is directing the budget increase into its domestic industrial base, focusing on drone warfare, air defence, and electronic warfare. Also read: Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to hold first defence committee meeting under Mecca pact Surrounding Conflicts and Regional Role Ankara’s policy is shaped by multi-front regional security threats. Rising shipping attacks from the Russia-Ukraine war directly affect Turkey’s control of the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits. As NATO’s southern flank, Turkey also acts as a deterrent against Russian sabotage near members like Bulgaria and Romania. Coming to West Asia and Mediterranean, the unpredictability surrounding the US-Iran-Israel conflict, Houthi threats, and Israel’s actions in Syria, including a recent strike on a Syrian airbase near the Turkish border have heightened tensions. Tensions have also flared with Greece, which recently signed a $3.48 billion deal to buy Israeli air defence systems. The decreasing US commitments in West Asia has pushed middle powers to self-rely. Turkey must also maintain its widespread foreign military presence, including bases in Libya, Qatar, Somalia, and Syria. Also read: 'What has the Makkah pact done?': Jaishankar questions significance of Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi defence deal Turkey is transitioning from a military consumer to a major defence exporter: Mecca Joint Defence Agreement This was signed earlier on August 7, alongside Saudi Arabia and Pakistan; this mutual defence pact stipulates that an attack on one nation is treated as an attack on all three. It unites Turkish military technology, Saudi capital, and Pakistani military capability. Kaan Stealth Fighter Following a diplomatic thaw, the US agreed to supply engines for Turkey’s fifth-generation Kaan fighter jet. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are prospective buyers. Drones and Hardware Turkey continues to expand domestic production of tanks, submarines, and specialised platforms such as the Bayraktar drones and Akinci UCAVs, which are actively exported and deployed in regional conflicts.

Turkey announces plans to raise its defence spending by 229% over the next three years to boost domestic technology, strategic autonomy, and regional presence.

From drones to KAAN fighters: Turkey outlines 229% surge in defence spending amid regional shifts

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Delhi on Saturday to participate in the BRICS Summit 2026. Union minister Jitin Prasada received him at the airport. This will be President Xi's first trip to India in seven years. He is accompanied by senior Chinese officials, including Cai Qi, considered as a close confidant of Xi and a powerful figure in the Communist Party of China.<h2>All about Cai Qi, the 'de facto chief of staff'</h2>&nbsp;Cai Qi, is described as Xi Jinping’s top lieutenant. He is also reported to be the ringleader of an alleged Westminster Chinese spy ring.&nbsp;And though, the 70-year old is the fifth-ranking member on the standing committee of the Chinese Communist party’s (CCP) ruling politburo, he wields immense power that outstrips his senior because as the de facto chief of staff, he is effectively the gatekeeper and right-hand man to Xi himself.&nbsp;Cai Qi is also the first-ranking member of the CPC Secretariat and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, a key administrative and coordination body.&nbsp;He has a Fujian accent, rather than the standardised Mandarin that is largely spoken across the country.&nbsp;Cai Qi and Xi have worked together for more than two decades, both serving in the coastal provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang earlier in their careers. He also serves in the National Security Commission, a secretive body established and led by Xi, reports The Guardian.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Beijing issued a big statement signaling reset of ties with India. Chinese Envoy Xu Feihong has said that Beijing will work together with India and handle the differences between the two countries under the guidance of the two leaders (Xi and Modi). At the same time, China Southern Airlines announced that it will resume regular passenger services on the Guangzhou-New Delhi route starting September 21.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cai Qi, is described as Xi Jinping’s top lieutenant. He is also the first-ranking member of the CPC Secretariat and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Delhi on Saturday to participate in the BRICS Summit 2026. Union minister Jitin Prasada received him at the airport. This will be President Xi's first trip to India in seven years. He is accompanied by senior Chinese officials, including Cai Qi, considered as a close confidant of Xi and a powerful figure in the Communist Party of China. All about Cai Qi, the 'de facto chief of staff' Cai Qi, is described as Xi Jinping’s top lieutenant. He is also reported to be the ringleader of an alleged Westminster Chinese spy ring. And though, the 70-year old is the fifth-ranking member on the standing committee of the Chinese Communist party’s (CCP) ruling politburo, he wields immense power that outstrips his senior because as the de facto chief of staff, he is effectively the gatekeeper and right-hand man to Xi himself. Cai Qi is also the first-ranking member of the CPC Secretariat and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, a key administrative and coordination body. He has a Fujian accent, rather than the standardised Mandarin that is largely spoken across the country. Cai Qi and Xi have worked together for more than two decades, both serving in the coastal provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang earlier in their careers. He also serves in the National Security Commission, a secretive body established and led by Xi, reports The Guardian. Meanwhile, Beijing issued a big statement signaling reset of ties with India. Chinese Envoy Xu Feihong has said that Beijing will work together with India and handle the differences between the two countries under the guidance of the two leaders (Xi and Modi). At the same time, China Southern Airlines announced that it will resume regular passenger services on the Guangzhou-New Delhi route starting September 21.

Cai Qi, is described as Xi Jinping’s top lieutenant. He is also the first-ranking member of the CPC Secretariat and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee

BRICS Summit: Who is Cai Qi, the right-hand man of Xi Jinping?

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.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at Hyderabad House on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026. (Source: DD) <a href="https://t.co/5df6VM3Elf">pic.twitter.com/5df6VM3Elf</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098642481558745580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<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>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | दिल्ली: प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने ब्रिक्स समिट 2026 से इतर हैदराबाद भवन में इथियोपिया के प्रधानमंत्री अबी अहमद अली के साथ द्विपक्षीय बैठक की। (सोर्स : DD) <a href="https://t.co/PTYASnYlnB">pic.twitter.com/PTYASnYlnB</a>&mdash; ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) <a href="https://x.com/AHindinews/status/2098636548380205185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<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

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