World Leaders Gather in New Delhi for BRICS Summit

Leaders from BRICS countries arrived in New Delhi in September 2026 for the group's 18th summit. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa were among those landing in the Indian capital ahead of meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The summit takes place as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East continue and as tariff disputes shape global trade. Indian officials have described the gathering as a diplomatic priority for the country.