BRICS Summit 2026 Highlights: PM Modi hosts gala dinner for BRICS leaders, delegates at Bharat Mandapam
BRICS Summit 2026 Highlights: The BRICS grouping on Saturday adopted a joint declaration with consensus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
BRICS Summit 2026 Highlights: The BRICS grouping on Saturday adopted a joint declaration with consensus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the adoption of the declaration at the end of the opening day's deliberations at the two-day India-hosted summit.
India is hosting the BRICS Summit this year at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13. The conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with global trade turbulence and energy security, are expected to dominate the two-day meeting of the 11-nation bloc.
Prime Minister Modi was seen shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the conclusion of the inaugural session at the summit.
"Today's discussion makes it evident that the changing world cannot be steered by outdated institutions; reforms are essential in representation, responsiveness and rule-making," Modi said in his concluding remarks.
"We also emphasised that the Global South must have equal participation in the development of future technologies and the rules governing them."
The prime minister said the gap between decisions and their outcomes must be bridged through partnership and collective action.
"The New Delhi Declaration adopted today provides a clear direction for our shared resolve. It is now our responsibility to translate these resolutions into tangible results," he said.
Delhi Traffic Restrictions
As several world leaders continue to arrive in Delhi, traffic restrictions have been imposed in parts of the city. The public has been advised to check and follow the rules before stepping out of their homes. Diversions and alternate routes have been advised for those travelling to the airport and railway station, while the Delhi metro will function throughout the day until further notice.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi holds talks with Vietnamese counterpart
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung on Saturday held wide-ranging talks focusing on ways to expand cooperation in defence, energy and critical minerals.
The two leaders met on the margins of the BRICS Summit. Vietnam is a partner country in the BRICS grouping.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: BRICS leaders plant great banyan tree saplings on day 1 of Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of nine other BRICS member countries on Friday planted a total of 10 saplings of the great banyan tree in the verdant lawns of the Bharat Mandapam complex on day one of the Summit.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE | No woman UN secretary general till now: BRICS bats for comprehensive reform
The BRICS on Friday appeared to root for a woman helming the post of UN Secretary-General, as it pitched for a "comprehensive reform" of the world body, including its Security Council.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi hosts gala dinner for BRICS leaders, delegates at Bharat Mandapam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting a gala dinner for BRICS leaders and delegates at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital on Saturday evening, with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus among those arriving for the event.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE | BRICS leaders visit Bharat Innovates Exposition, see 37 deep-tech innovations on display
BRICS leaders on Saturday visited the Bharat Innovates exhibition at Bharat Mandapam, showcasing India's growing capabilities in innovation, technology and entrepreneurship.
India's 37 deep-tech innovations were showcased at the 'Bharat Innovates Exposition' at Bharat Mandapam here from September 11 to 12 on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE | BRICS reaches consensus on West Asia through dialogue, diplomacy: MEA
BRICS countries have reached a consensus on the situation in West Asia, with dialogue and diplomacy emerging as the guiding principles for addressing conflicts, Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs Sudhakar Dalela said on Saturday, asserting that the grouping’s approach was reflected in the New Delhi Declaration.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: Modi and Xi 'expressed commitment' to resolving border issue
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to work together towards resolving their countries' contested border, New Delhi's foreign ministry said Saturday after the leaders met.
"Although our two countries are different in many respects, they are fully capable of complementing each other's strengths, supporting one another, achieving mutual success and advancing together," Xi said as he met Modi, in a video released from New Delhi.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE | A taste of Odisha at BRICS: Koraput Coffee given to global delegates
Odisha's Koraput Coffee was given to delegates and journalists at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, putting the tribal farmers-grown Arabica brand in international spotlight, PTI reported.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: Modi, Xi stress peace along India-China border
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that peace and tranquillity along the border remain essential to India-China ties.
Modi also called for both sides to follow existing agreements and understandings on border issues. The two leaders backed efforts towards a fair and mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question, keeping in mind the long-term interests of both countries.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: Modi, Xi hold first India-China bilateral in 7 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first bilateral meeting in India in seven years. During the talks, Modi stressed that differences between the two countries should not turn into disputes.
The leaders agreed that India and China should take a strategic and long-term view of their relationship. “Differences should not become disputes”, the ministry of external affairs said in a statement.
PM Modi said the relationship between the two countries should be guided by three mutuals: mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest, as per the statement.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: BRICS condemns Pahalgam terror attack, calls for zero tolerance on cross-border terrorism
BRICS countries have condemned the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack in the group’s ‘New Delhi Declaration’, calling for zero tolerance towards cross-border terrorism.
The declaration said those responsible for terrorist attacks and their sponsors must be brought to justice. The Pahalgam attack at Baisaran meadows killed 26 people, mostly tourists.
BRICS also reaffirmed that terrorism is “criminal and unjustifiable”, regardless of its motivation, location or perpetrators.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: Xi Jinping called on China and India to work together
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on China and India to work together to strengthen cooperation among BRICS member countries, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: Xi says, China, India can learn from each other
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and India can learn from each other’s strengths and work towards shared development, Chinese state media reported.
Xi made the remarks during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: High-stakes Modi-Xi bilateral meeting begins at BRICS Summit
A bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping has begun on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: President Murmu meets Iran's Pezeshkian
President Droupadi Murmu met her Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday and reaffirmed India's commitment to lasting peace in the region. She also said conflicts should be settled through dialogue and diplomacy.
During the meeting, the two leaders spoke about the longstanding ties between India and Iran, including their close cultural links and strong people-to-people connections, according to a statement from the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: New Delhi Declaration seeks maximum restraint in West Asia
BRICS countries unanimously adopted a joint declaration on Saturday, expressing "deep concern" over the ongoing war in West Asia. The grouping called for maximum restraint and backed a "multilateral approach" that takes into account the positions of individual nations.
"We express deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in Middle East...call for exercising maximum restraint...avoiding actions that could further aggravate the situation," the 'New Delhi Declaration' said.
The declaration also reaffirmed the member countries' commitment to settling international disputes peacefully "through dialogue, consultation, and diplomacy".
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: BRICS takes aim at tariffs, backs smoother global trade
BRICS nations have called for continued discussions to develop practical solutions for cross-border payments among member countries.
The joint declaration also stressed the need to maintain the smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy.
The focus comes as BRICS seeks to strengthen economic cooperation and address challenges affecting trade and financial connectivity among its members.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: BRICS warns of rising nuclear risks
The BRICS nations have expressed concern over growing risks of nuclear danger and conflict, calling for greater attention to nuclear safety and security.
The joint declaration stressed that nuclear safeguards, safety and security must always be upheld, including during armed conflicts.
The grouping also condemned unilateral coercive measures that it said are contrary to international law.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: BRICS calls for dialogue to prevent conflicts
BRICS nations have stressed the need to step up conflict prevention efforts, including by addressing the root causes of disputes.
In their joint declaration, the members reaffirmed their commitment to resolving international disputes peacefully through dialogue, consultation and diplomacy.
The grouping also advocated a multilateral approach that respects the diverse national viewpoints and positions of countries on crucial global issues.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: Xi Jinping says West Asia war is not in world’s interests
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday said the ongoing war in West Asia is not in the interests of the international community, as he addressed the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Referring to the conflict that began after US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, Xi said the fighting had caused serious losses for people across the region, according to Chinese state media agency Xinhua.
“As the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region continues to evolve, the war there has caused serious losses to people across the region,” Xinhua quoted Xi as saying.
Xi said the conflict “does not serve the common interests of the international community”, according to Xinhua.