Putin invites PM Modi to Russia for 24th annual summit - key points from Brics summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held bilateral talks ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. Discussions covered trade, defense, and energy, with India emphasizing the need for diplomacy in ongoing global conflicts.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights India's strategic balancing act in international relations and its role as a bridge between the Global South and major powers.
With the 18th Brics Summit under way in New Delhi, key developments have already emerged from the high-level engagements. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, gifting him a Russian translation of the Thirukkural, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Delhi and is set to meet PM Modi. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also due to arrive on Saturday for the summit and bilateral talks.India is hosting the September 12-13 summit under its 2026 chairship theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
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