18th BRICS Summit

September 12, 2026 10:32 AM

WHO Director-General Tedros arrives in New Delhi for 18th BRICS Summit

World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. Welcoming Ghebreyesus, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on X that his visit underscored the importance of global cooperation on health-related matters for shared progress and prosperity. Belarus Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov also arrived in the national capital to participate in the summit. Welcoming Ryzhenkov, the MEA said India and Belaru...

September 12, 2026 9:52 AM

BRICS Summit: Tight security arrangements, dog squads deployed at Bharat Mandapam

Tight security arrangements, including the deployment of dog squads, have been put in place at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital as India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13. The Delhi Police has mobilised more than 15,000 personnel, while around 200 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have been deployed for security and law-and-order duties during the summit. “Delhi Police has mobilised over 15,000 personnel for these arrangements. The MHA has provided us with ...

September 12, 2026 9:10 AM

Xi Jinping leaves for New Delhi for BRICS Summit, to hold talks with PM Modi

Chinese President Xi Jinping left for New Delhi on Saturday morning to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. He is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the summit. Xi left Beijing to attend the BRICS Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. His entourage includes close associate Cai Qi, who is a member of the high-powered Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and director...

September 12, 2026 8:07 AM

18th BRICS Summit to begin in New Delhi today

India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday and Sunday, bringing together leaders from BRICS member and partner countries, along with outreach invitees. India's BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a people-centric approach rooted in the spirit of “Humanity First”, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The lea...

September 11, 2026 6:56 PM

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali arrives in New Delhi to attend 18th BRICS Summit

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. He was warmly received by Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth. As BRICS Chair 2026, India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13. While extending a warm welcome to the visiting leader, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) wrote on X, "Cordially welcome PM Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia on his arrival in New Delhi to attend the 18th B...

September 11, 2026 6:54 PM

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrives in New Delhi to attend 18th BRICS Summit

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. He was warmly received at the airport by the Minister of State (MoS) Sanjay Seth. “Warmly welcome the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. He was received by MoS Sanjay Seth at the airport. India and Egypt share deep bonds of friendship, as we work together to build a stronger BRICS partnership,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on ...

September 11, 2026 3:53 PM

India, Iran working for shared progress, prosperity as BRICS partners: MEA

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, with India highlighting its longstanding civilisational ties with Iran and the two countries' shared commitment to progress and prosperity. Pezeshkian was received at the airport by Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. In a post on X, the MEA said, “Pleased to welcome President of Iran, Dr Pezeshkian at the 18th BRICS...

September 11, 2026 3:49 PM

BRICS Summit 2026: Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima arrives in New Delhi

Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, scheduled to be held under India's chairship on September 12 and 13. Nigeria holds the status of a BRICS Partner Country along with Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. Earlier, Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu also arrived in New Delhi to attend the summit. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also arrived in the natio...

September 11, 2026 2:32 PM

BRICS 2026: 37 Indian deep-tech innovators showcase technologies at Bharat Mandapam

The BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition began at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday, showcasing India's deep-tech innovations as part of the programmes leading up to the 18th BRICS Summit being hosted by India. Organised by the Union Ministry of Education in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, the two-day exposition is being held on September 11 and 12 alongside the BRICS Business Forum. The exposition brings together 37 Indian deep-tech startups and ventures, selected from t...

September 11, 2026 12:58 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Brazil FM Mauro Vieira as BRICS Summit commences

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira in New Delhi as India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit, with the two leaders discussing bilateral ties and cooperation across several key sectors. Jaishankar said the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation in trade and investment, defence, energy, agriculture and space. “Pleased to meet FM Mauro Vieira of Brazil as BRICSIndia2026 commences today in New Delhi,” Jaishankar said in a pos...