PM Modi held 15 bilaterals on sidelines of Brics in 3-day diplomatic marathon
New Delhi witnessed Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaging in 15 bilateral meetings with world leaders over three days on the sidelines of the 18th Brics Summit. These meetings, alongside several smaller side interactions, underscored India's strategic priorities during its 2026 chairmanship of the group. Discussions touched upon a range of topics including trade, investment, defence, energy, technology, connectivity, critical minerals, and global developments.
India's high-profile engagements included meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and several leaders from Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf. The bilateral talks aimed to advance India's interests while participating in the broader summit agenda.
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