From PM Modi-Putin car ride to Pezeshkian hug: 5 unmissable moments of Brics 2026
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi focused on global cooperation, economic resilience, and multilateralism. Leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 and engaged in various diplomatic gestures, including a notable meeting between PM Modi, Vladimir Putin, and Xi Jinping.
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The summit highlights shifting geopolitical alliances and India's role as a central mediator in global affairs amidst ongoing international conflicts.
NEW DELHI: The 18th Brics Summit, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026, brought together leaders, with diplomacy, geopolitics and moments of warmth taking centre stage.Hosted by India under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” the summit saw discussions on global conflicts, economic cooperation, multilateralism and the evolving role of Brics.Here are five unmissable moments from the Brics 2026 Summit.1. PM Modi shared a candid moment with Putin and Xi Jinping at Brics SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi shared a light moment with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Brics Summit in New Delhi.From PM Modi and Putin travelling together by car inside the Bharat Mandapam complex to PM Modi and Xi sharing warm moments and the leaders participating in a gala dinner and cultural engagements, the summit combined diplomacy with symbols of Brics unity.2.
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