Bilats, brush-bys, pull-asides: The secret art of summitry at BRICS
The BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi will showcase the art of summit diplomacy, from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s key bilaterals with Vladimir Putin and a possible Xi Jinping meeting to pull-asides, walk-and-talks and corridor conversations. With BRICS expanding to 11 members, India must balance geopolitics, trade, energy and global governance while using summit choreography, personal…
New Delhi will host a significant diplomatic event as leaders from the 11-member BRICS grouping gather for the summit on September 12 and 13. The real action at such a summit often occurs in the informal spaces between the public set pieces. Leaders may have limited time to convey complex political messages, and their interactions can send powerful signals.
For instance, a private meeting between two leaders can lead to decisions that months of official negotiations could not achieve. Additionally, the placement of a leader at a particular event or the timing of a handshake can also convey important information. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be at the center of this diplomatic climate, managing strategic partners, economic competitors, and sometimes geopolitical rivals. The BRICS grouping has expanded since its inception, making India's role even more crucial.
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