India welcomes Russia, Iran leaders for Brics summit overshadowed by war
Leaders from Russia and Iran were in India for talks on Friday, ahead of a Brics summit dominated by conflict and economic challenges, which Chinese President Xi Jinping will also attend. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine , as well as global trade turbulence and oil are expected on the agenda at the two-day annual summit that opens on Saturday, when Xi is set to arrive. It will be Xi’s first…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in India for the Brics summit, which is set to take place on Saturday. The summit, dominated by conflict and economic challenges, includes leaders from China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Tensions remain high due to the ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as global trade turbulence and oil market instability.
The summit marks a significant step in warming relations between Russia and India, which have been strained since a military clash along their disputed Tibetan border six years ago. Despite deep mistrust, including contested territorial claims and a widening trade deficit, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the leaders, emphasizing the importance of engaging only with virtuous nations.
The Gulf conflict is expected to be a major point of contention during the summit, as the Middle East situation poses a significant challenge to Brics' cohesion.
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