A special news broadcast from Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi covers diplomatic and economic engagements at the 18th BRICS Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, alongside a scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping following past border standoffs. The summit discussions addressed economic data, highlighting that BRICS nations represent forty percent of global GDP, fifty percent of the world population, and twenty-five percent of global trade. Strategic experts analyzed India-Russia bilateral relations, focusing on trade imbalances, joint defense development, rupee-ruble payment mechanisms, and transport connectivity projects including the Chennai-Vladivostok corridor and the International North-South Transport Corridor. The broadcast further evaluated regional security in West Asia, energy security, maritime choke points such as the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandab, and the impact of Black Sea conflicts and Western sanctions on global trade and Indian maritime seafarers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has concluded after lasting approximately 30 minutes. The discussions took place amidst escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States threatening a wider regional confrontation. For India, key priorities include safeguarding national interests, keeping diplomatic channels open with Iran, and focusing on trade, energy security, and the Chabahar Port project.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to further strengthen India-Russia’s "special and privileged strategic partnership" during talks in New Delhi, with discussions covering energy, defence and regional conflicts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have begun their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. This marks the second meeting between the two leaders in two weeks, with escalating tensions in West Asia set to dominate the discussions. The bilateral comes amid India's diplomatic engagements at the summit, where PM Modi has already held talks with Russia and is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. With speeches from leaders reflecting critical messaging toward the West, the meeting highlights India's tightrope diplomacy.
