Leaders gather in India for BRICS summit amid rising global tensions
BRICS summit in India focuses on trade, energy and geopolitical tensions See how Modi balances ties with Iran, Russia, China and the West
Leaders from Iran, Russia and China are in India for the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, where discussions are expected to focus on trade, energy, connectivity and the group’s response to rising conflicts in the Middle East and Europe.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting separately with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The talks come as India tries to balance ties with Washington while deepening engagement with Moscow, Beijing and Tehran.
The summit is also a test for BRICS as the bloc has expanded and now includes members with competing regional interests. Analysts say India is aiming to keep the forum focused on practical cooperation and development rather than turning it into a stage for majorpower rivalry.