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BRICS 2026: Two-day Summit draws to a close | September 13 Highlights
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the 18th BRICS Summit at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Photo: YT/@NarendraModi via PTI

BRICS 2026: Two-day Summit draws to a close | September 13 Highlights

2 min read  |  Published - 13 Sep 2026, 09:04 am | Updated - 14 Sep 2026, 12:22 am

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New Delhi: The 18th edition of BRICS drew to a close on Sunday, with the Summit witnessing the participation of several global leaders as well as the adoption of many key decisions.

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, thanked all the leaders who made BRICS "very productive and outcome oriented."

Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are among the key leaders who attended the two-day event.

BRICS, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, expanded in 2024 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with Indonesia joining in 2025.

Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Vietnam became BRICS partner countries last year.

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Key Updates

  1. Curtains fall on the final day of BRICS 2026

    As curtains fell on the final day of BRICS 2026, the India Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a post on X on Sunday said that the community came together in New Delhi to advance cooperation on resilience, innovation, sustainability and inclusive global growth.

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  3. Iran president Pezeshkian departs New Delhi following BRICS summit

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left New Delhi on Sunday after the BRICS Summit concluded.

    Pezeshkian said earlier on Sunday that he had held good talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS leaders' summit, adding that the two sides had agreed to put the past behind them.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian embrace each other on day two of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi. Photo: X/@narendramodi via ANI

    -Reuters

  4. BRICS draws to a close; PM modi thanks global leaders

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked global leaders on Sunday for making the Delhi Summit very "productive and outcome oriented".

  5. Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for stronger BRICS trade, technology cooperation

    Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday called on BRICS countries to strengthen trade, manufacturing, investment and technology cooperation and safeguard supply chains, as he proposed a five-point initiative at the concluding session of the summit.

    Xi also urged the grouping to leverage its ties with emerging markets and the Global South and called for a 'new chapter of strength through unity for the Global South'.

    – PTI

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  7. Modi, Burundi President discuss fourth India-Africa Forum Summit

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye on Sunday discussed convening the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) at a mutually convenient date during talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

    The two leaders also reviewed bilateral ties in economic cooperation, development partnership, agricultural modernisation, healthcare and capacity building.

    – ANI

  8. Oman highlights India ties, CEPA at BRICS Summit

    Oman's Ambassador to India Issa Saleh Abdullah Alshibani said the recently signed India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) would help facilitate trade and strengthen energy ties between the two countries.

    – ANI

  9. PM Modi, Nigerian Vice President Shettima stress multilateral cooperation

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima Mustapha on Sunday stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation in multilateral fora and working towards a more representative, inclusive and multipolar international order during talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

    The two leaders also discussed trade and investment, defence and security, energy, agriculture, health and digital technologies, and exchanged views on the priorities and concerns of the Global South.

    – ANI

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  11. PM Modi invites South Africa to join International Big Cat Alliance

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday reviewed the India-South Africa strategic partnership, including the proposed India-SACU trade agreement, mining and critical minerals, infrastructure, food security, digital public infrastructure and emerging technologies.

    Modi also invited South Africa to consider joining the International Big Cat Alliance, with the two leaders discussing cooperation linked to the translocation of cheetahs from South Africa to India.

    – ANI

  12. PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Burundi President Ndayishimiye

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye at Bharat Mandapam on Sunday on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit. Ndayishimiye attended the summit representing the African Union, with the meeting taking place amid India's focus on strengthening engagement with African nations and advancing shared Global South priorities.

    -ANI

  13. PM Modi, Philippines President agree to deepen strategic partnership

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr agreed to further advance bilateral relations under their strategic partnership and deepen cooperation in defence, trade, technology, space, fintech, education and tourism. Modi also welcomed Manila's decision to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.

    –ANI

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  15. PM Modi holds meeting with Nigeria Vice-President

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima Mustapha, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit held in New Delhi.

  16. India EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister

    India External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Sunday held a bilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at Bharat Mandapam on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

    Jaishankar said the two leaders exchanged perspectives on regional and global developments and discussed ways to advance bilateral cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia.

    -ANI

  17. India has done a great job in hosting BRICS summit: UAE

    The United Arab Emirates' BRICS Sherpa Omran Sharaf on Sunday lauded India's role as the chair for the 18th BRICS Summit, saying New Delhi "has done a great job" in hosting and chairing the meetings and played a "very vital role" in helping the grouping reach consensus on issues that serve the BRICS agenda.

    Speaking to ANI on India's BRICS Chairship and the outcomes of the 18th BRICS Summit held in the national capital, Sharaf, who is also UAE's Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, said India and the UAE had worked closely to build consensus and achieve a favourable outcome for the grouping.

    "I have to say India has done a great job in hosting and chairing the BRICS meeting and the Summit. India, as a strategic partner for the UAE, has played a very vital role also and is working with us closely to reach consensus and be able to come up with a good outcome that serves the agenda of BRICS," he said.

    -ANI

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  19. Congress slams all-vegetarian BRICS gala dinner menu

     The Congress on Sunday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is now imposing its "deeply problematic" dietary preferences on dignitaries from across the world, a day after an all-vegetarian spread was served at a BRICS Summit gala dinner. Leader of the Opposition (Lop) in the Lok Sabha pointed out ina post on X that "80 per cent of Indians are non-vegetarian".

  20. PM Modi meets with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan on Sunday on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit.


  21. PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

    On the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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  23. PM Modi holds bilateral with Uganda Vice President Jessica Alupo

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a bilateral meeting with Uganda Vice President Jessica Alupo at Bharat Mandapam on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Alupo arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the BRICS Summit. She was received by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary.

    -ANI

  24. PM Modi shares photos of BRICS interactions

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared photos on his official X account of interactions involving various global leaders.

  25. PM Modi holds bilateral with Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr

    On the sidelines of the BRICS summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr of the Philippines.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr.
    Photo: Screengrab/YouTube/@narendramodi
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  27. Oman hails India’s BRICS consensus-building

    Oman on Sunday praised India for successfully steering the BRICS grouping towards a joint declaration, saying New Delhi has consistently demonstrated its ability to bring multiple countries together and build consensus on key issues. 

    -ANI

  28. PM Modi calls for time-bound action on New Delhi Declaration

    PM Modi said the New Delhi Declaration should provide clear direction for BRICS’ shared vision and future cooperation. In his closing address, he urged member countries to translate summit outcomes into time-bound actions with tangible last-mile impact. He said BRICS has evolved beyond a grouping of nations into an “ecosystem of solutions”. Modi also warned that the world now expects concrete results from BRICS, not just ideas and commitments. He expressed confidence that the grouping would meet those expectations as China prepares to host the next BRICS Summit.- ANI

  29. Foreign journalists call New Delhi Declaration a ‘breakthrough’, ‘good move’

    Several foreign journalists covering the BRICS Summit welcomed the consensus New Delhi Declaration adopted in New Delhi. Journalists from China, Russia, Indonesia, South Africa and other countries shared their views with PTI. Some described the declaration as a 'breakthrough', while others called it a 'good move'. The declaration was adopted after BRICS members overcame differences over the West Asia conflict. The consensus was seen as a significant diplomatic achievement for India’s BRICS chairship.- PTI

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  31. Defence Secretary meets Vietnam Deputy Defence Minister on sidelines of BRICS Summit

    Following the recent high-level bilateral meeting between the Prime Ministers of India and Vietnam on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang, in New Delhi on September 13. 
    The meeting focused on strengthening the bonds of friendship, advancing regional security, and deepening the bilateral Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Ministry of Defence said. - ANI

  32. PM Modi thanks leaders for successful BRICS Summit, calls for action beyond declarations

    PM Modi thanked BRICS leaders for making the New Delhi Summit a success in his closing address. He said the grouping has evolved into an “ecosystem of solutions” rather than merely a group of nations. Modi urged members to turn the New Delhi Declaration into time-bound actions. He stressed the need for tangible impact that reaches people at the last mile. The Prime Minister said BRICS cooperation should continue to deliver practical solutions across sectors.

  33. PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Egypt President El-Sisi

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during his visit to New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit under India’s chairship.Egypt became a full member of the BRICS alongside Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE in January 2024.The Egyptian leader also met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines on Saturday. - ANI

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  35. Russian President Vladimir Putin has departed New Delhi after attending the BRICS Summit

    Photo: X/ANI
    Photo: X/ANI

  36. WHO chief thanks PM Modi, BRICS leaders for health commitments

    WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus thanked PM Modi and BRICS leaders for supporting universal health coverage, resilient health systems and multilateralism.

  37. Putin says BRICS can help ensure global stability and promote peace

    Russian President Vladimir Putin said the BRICS Summit is beneficial, stressing that a united approach can help ensure stability and peace while the grouping focuses on economic growth.

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  39. Ethiopian Prime Minister departs Delhi after attending the summit

  40. Chinese President Xi Jinping departs Delhi after participating in the BRICS Summit 2026.

  41. PM Modi, BRICS leaders pose for family photo at Bharat Mandapam

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BRICS leaders posed for a family photo of the grouping at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the 18th BRICS Summit under the chairship of India.
    PM Modi stood in the centre with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping beside him. - ANI

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  43. PM Modi outlines BRICS priorities in Day 2 address

    In his Day 2 address, PM Modi stressed the need to enhance resilience among BRICS nations and said India’s chairship focused on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. He highlighted efforts on infectious disease early warnings, disaster management, reliable supply chains and digital agriculture, while warning that rising global tensions and weaponisation of critical minerals could hinder common growth. Modi also said confidence in BRICS among the Global South has increased. - PTI

  44. AAI explains tight security for BRICS VVIP flights

    The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has put in place heightened security and air traffic management protocols in the national capital amid the arrival and movement of foreign VVIP delegations for the 18th BRICS Summit, with AAI Northern Region Director Ajay Kapur saying the arrangements are aimed at ensuring the "highest level of security protocol" while keeping scheduled civil flight operations smooth. - ANI

  45. PM Modi reaches the venue

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Sunday for the second day of the 18th BRICS Summit. - ANI

    Photo: PTI
    Photo: PTI
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  47. Over 30 Tibetan Youth Congress members detained near Bharat Mandapam

    Police detained over 30 Tibetan Youth Congress members during a protest against the Chinese delegation attending the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. - PTI

  48. BRICS leaders voice concern over growing nuclear risks

    BRICS leaders have raised concern over attacks on civilian infrastructure and safeguarded nuclear facilities, stressing nuclear safety during armed conflicts and warning of growing nuclear danger. - PTI

  49. Day 2: BRICS members, partners join open session; PM Modi to hold bilateral meetings

    The second day of New Delhi BRICS Summit will see participation of BRICS Member and Partner in an open session with Prime Minister Narendra Modi also slated to hold bilateral meetings with leaders from seven countries on Sunday. 
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet  with leaders of South Africa, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Egypt and Burundi, Uganda and Nigeria. - ANI

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  51. Security checks underway; over 50 detained for protesting near Bharat Mandapam

    The Delhi police arrested over 50 people for protesting near Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the BRICS summit. Security personnel are continuing inspections at the venue and premises as the leaders are expected to arrive shortly.

  52. Delhi Traffic Police announces diversions

    Delhi Traffic Police on Sunday issued a detailed advisory announcing diversions at 22 points and regulating vehicular movement on more than 35 roads.

    The restrictions will remain in place from 8 am to 8 pm on Sunday, the final day of the three-day summit being held at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan.

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