Srinagar, Sept. 12 -- The 18th BRICS Summit is underway in New Delhi as India hosts leaders of the expanded BRICS grouping on September 12-13, 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other leaders as BRICS seeks to strengthen cooperation among emerging economies and amplify the voice of the Global South.
Xi Jinping's arrival in Delhi is particularly significant, marking his first visit to India in seven years. His meeting with Prime Minister Modi comes as India-China relations enter a cautious phase of renewed engagement following years of tensions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's participation highlights the continuing import...