BRICS Summit in New Delhi convenes 11 nations and major global leaders FAST-MOVING

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The 18th BRICS Summit is taking place in New Delhi, India, at the Bharat Mandapam. The grouping has expanded to 11 member nations, representing approximately half of the world's population and 40 percent of global GDP. The summit's theme is ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’.

Key leaders in attendance include Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Xi Jinping's presence marks his first visit to India since 2019, signaling a potential normalization of relations between China and India.

On the sidelines, several bilateral meetings are scheduled. President Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks regarding political, economic, defense, and energy cooperation, including potential discussions on nuclear energy and military hardware. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also met with President Putin to discuss a special mechanism for accelerating bilateral agreements and cooperation in palm oil and aviation.

The summit occurs amidst significant geopolitical tensions, including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. During press engagements, President Putin warned that any deployment of European troops to Ukraine would constitute a direct war with Russia, while asserting that Russia does not intend to threaten European nations.

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

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[DISPUTED] Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to hold bilateral talks on September 11 in New Delhi. avnews.in · www.nayalook.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The majority of payment exchanges between Russia and BRICS countries are conducted in national currencies.
[● 10 SOURCES] Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described India as a strategic partner for Russia. avnews.in · www.nayalook.com
[● 12 SOURCES] The 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit is scheduled to take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. avnews.in · www.nayalook.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The BRICS Business Forum will be held on September 11 at Bharat Mandapam. avnews.in
[● 5 SOURCES] The bilateral meeting is expected to include discussions on the Su-57 fighter jet deal. avnews.in · defence.in
[● 4 SOURCES] The delivery of Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defence systems to India in 2026 remains on the agenda for Putin-Modi talks. avnews.in
[● 4 SOURCES] The bilateral meeting will focus on nuclear energy cooperation, including the potential for new nuclear power plants in India. www.nayalook.com · avnews.in
[● 2 SOURCES] The BRICS group has expanded to include members such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. thebhutanlive.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The official theme of the summit is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'. thebhutanlive.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] India intends to pitch a cross-border digital payment system rather than a new BRICS currency.
[DISPUTED] India is hosting the 18th BRICS summit on September 12–13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. thebhutanlive.com · ciudadmcy.info.ve