PM Modi held 15 bilaterals on sidelines of Brics in 3-day diplomatic marathon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted 15 bilateral meetings with world leaders during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The discussions focused on strengthening strategic partnerships in defense, energy, and trade, while addressing regional conflicts.
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These meetings highlight India's growing influence as a diplomatic bridge between diverse geopolitical blocs within the expanded BRICS framework.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 15 sit-down bilateral meetings with heads of state and government over three days on the sidelines of the 18th Brics Summit in New Delhi, in addition to several pull-aside interactions with world leaders and leaders of international institutions, sources told TOI.The packed diplomatic schedule brought PM Modi into direct engagement with leaders from Russia, China, Iran, Africa, Southeast Asia, the Gulf and other regions. The discussions covered bilateral ties, trade, investment, defence, energy, technology, connectivity, critical minerals and major regional and global developments.The engagements took place as India hosted the Brics Summit under its 2026 chairship, with the expanded grouping bringing together countries with differing geopolitical positions.
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