BRICS Summit 2026 begins in New Delhi with leaders from 11 nations FAST-MOVING

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The 18th BRICS Summit is taking place in New Delhi, India, on September 12-13, 2026. The summit brings together leaders from 11 member nations, including Russia, China, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, to discuss economic cooperation, global prosperity, and shared development.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in the capital for the event, where he is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discussions are expected to cover defense, energy, trade, and strategic sectors such as space cooperation and nuclear energy. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to attend and meet with Prime Minister Modi.

The summit occurs amidst significant geopolitical tensions, including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, which may test the bloc's ability to reach a consensus. While the expanded BRICS group represents nearly half of the world's population and significant economic weight, analysts note that diverse political and economic interests among members present challenges to unified action.

In New Delhi, heavy security measures and traffic restrictions have been implemented to manage the high-profile gathering at the Bharat Mandapam.

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BRICS · Bharat Mandapam · Cyril Ramaphosa · India · Masoud Pezeshkian · Narendra Modi · New Delhi · Vladimir Putin · Xi Jinping · Zambia

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[○ 1 SOURCE] A Russian delegation of approximately 300 people will participate in the BRICS Business Forum.
[● 2 SOURCES] India is serving as the chair of BRICS in 2026.
[● 5 SOURCES] Vladimir Putin will hold a bilateral conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. sputniknews.in
[● 3 SOURCES] Russian President Vladimir Putin is traveling to India to participate in the BRICS Summit.
[● 2 SOURCES] Putin is scheduled to meet with the leaders of South Africa, Malaysia, and the head of the BRICS New Development Bank. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Putin plans to hold several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit.
[DISPUTED] China has officially confirmed that President Xi Jinping will visit India on September 12 and 13 for the BRICS Summit. portalgilbertosilva.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed support for India hosting the summit but did not provide specific details regarding the delegation in some reports.
[○ 1 SOURCE] South Africa aims to secure increased trade, infrastructure investment, and industrialization support during the summit. townpress.co.za
[● 4 SOURCES] The Indian Ministry of External Affairs expects between 1,200 and 1,300 journalists to cover the summit. baotintuc.vn
[● 20 SOURCES] The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled to take place in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. townpress.co.za · ubajaranoticias.com.br · ubirataonline.com.br · portalgilbertosilva.com.br · planetaosasco.com · +4 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] India is expected to propose the integration of central bank digital currencies to facilitate international payments. www.piranot.com.br