Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 15 bilateral meetings within 72 hours on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS summit held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, underlining India’s active diplomatic outreach at the international forum.
During the summit, Modi met leaders from major countries including Russia, China and Iran, holding separate discussions on issues ranging from trade and security cooperation to regional stability.
In his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the two sides discussed raising bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030. Talks also covered energy cooperation, defence logistics and the Ukraine peace process.
With Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Modi discussed ways to ease tensions in West Asia, focusing on regional peace and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Modi’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping drew attention as the leaders discussed peace along the border, efforts to restore bilateral ties and trade-related issues. He also met leaders from Malaysia, Ethiopia, South Africa, the Philippines, Egypt and other African and Southeast Asian nations, with the engagements reflecting India’s emphasis on regional peace, unhindered maritime trade and the voice of the Global South.
