New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in the national capital on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, with India set to host the grouping's leaders' summit on September 12 and September 13 under its 2026 chairship.

El-Sisi was received at the airport by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth.

The arrival of the Egyptian President comes as several key leaders and dignitaries reach the national capital for the summit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have also arrived in India for the BRICS Summit, while United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is also in New Delhi for the summit.

India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13...