Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on 11 September 2026 for the 18th BRICS Summit, while Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to arrive on 12 September, marking his first visit to India in seven years. Delhi has turned into a security fortress with 30,000 personnel deployed, four-layer cordons, and strict traffic curbs.
🏛 BRICS Summit 2026 – Key Details
- Dates: 12–13 September 2026
- Venue: Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
- Chairship: India (Theme: Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, Sustainability)
- Significance: Marks 20 years of BRICS since its establishment in 2006.
👥 Leaders Arriving
- Russia: President Vladimir Putin (arrived 11 Sept).
- China: President Xi Jinping (arriving 12 Sept, first India visit since 2019).
- Iran: President Masoud Pezeshkian (expected soon).
- Others: Leaders from South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Indonesia, and partner countries.
📌 Agenda & Focus Areas
- Global Security: Ukraine war, West Asia crisis, energy security.
- Economy: Trade, investment, supply chains, digital cooperation.
- Sustainability: Food security, climate resilience, renewable energy.
- India’s Role: Positioning BRICS as a stronger Global South platform.
