PM Modi Welcomes BRICS Leaders at Bharat Mandapam Ahead of 18th BRICS Summit
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed leaders of BRICS member and partner countries at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the venue for the 18th BRICS Summit.
PM Modi warmly received Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, among other leaders.
India Hosts Two-Day BRICS Summit
As the BRICS Chair for 2026, India is hosting the two-day 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital from Saturday.
India's BRICS Chairship is centred on the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, reflecting Modi's vision of a people-centric approach guided by the principle of “Humanity First”, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
Leaders to Discuss Global and Regional Issues
The summit will focus on strengthening cooperation among BRICS members on shared priorities while providing an opportunity for leaders to exchange views on key global and regional developments.
The summit will begin with a closed-door session of BRICS member countries on “Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism.”
Bharat Innovates Exhibition, Tree Plantation on Agenda
Later in the day, BRICS leaders are scheduled to visit the “Bharat Innovates Exhibition” showcasing India's innovation and technological capabilities.
The leaders will also participate in a family photograph and a tree plantation programme before attending a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Modi in the evening.
BRICS Expands With Member and Partner Countries
BRICS currently comprises Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
Its partner countries include Belarus, Cuba, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
India Assumes Fourth BRICS Chairship
India is a founding member of BRICS and has previously held the group's chairship in 2012, 2016 and 2021. The country assumed its fourth BRICS Chairship on January 1, 2026.
This year also marks 20 years since the establishment of BRICS, making India's chairship particularly significant.
