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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to hold a crucial bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Defence co-production, trade, crude purchases, energy security, cross-border payments in local currencies, nuclear power, connectivity, and pharmaceuticals are featured prominently on the bilateral agenda. Russia has also proposed the sale and India-specific customization of its Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter jet alongside showcasing civilian aircraft and jet engines, such as the SJ-100, MC-21, and IL-114-300, for the Indian aviation market. Bilateral trade between the two nations reached a record 68.69 billion dollars in financial year 2025-26. Prime Minister Modi is hosting global leaders at Bharat Mandapam, which serves as the venue for the summit meetings, bilateral interactions, and the BRICS Business Forum. President Droupadi Murmu is also slated to host the visiting heads of state.

As world leaders arrive at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi for the BRICS summit, crucial bilateral meetings including India-Russia and India-Iran are in focus. The discussion highlights that BRICS member nations represent nearly 50 percent of the global population, 40 percent of the global GDP, and 26 percent of global trade. Key expectations from the discussions include securing smooth market access for micro, small, and medium enterprises, drafting uniform international trade standards, and settling cross-border trade in local currencies to minimise current account deficits. The dialogue also explores expanding cooperation between India and Russia across defence joint production, aerospace, fertilizers, and rare earth minerals critical for new-age industries such as semiconductors and electric vehicles. Furthermore, former diplomat Gurjit Singh notes the significant convening power demonstrated by New Delhi as key global partners gather for the multilateral deliberations.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New Delhi to attend the BRICS Summit 2026, marking the first visit by an Iranian head of state to India in eight years. The visit comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, ongoing conflicts involving Israel and the United States, and security concerns over trade routes in the Strait of Hormuz that have affected global energy markets. A bilateral meeting is scheduled between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pezeshkian at Bharat Mandapam, following their recent interaction at the SCO summit in Bishkek. Talks are expected to cover bilateral trade, energy stability, regional security, and the safety of commercial shipping. With other world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, also in the national capital for the multilateral summit, Delhi Police has implemented extensive security measures across designated routes and venues. The summit platform aims to facilitate high-level diplomatic deliberations on international trade, regional stability, and global peace.