{
  "id": 6926933,
  "title": "Green Gesture At BRICS Summit: PM Modi, President Xi, And Putin With Other Leaders Take Part In Tree Plantation Drive At Bharat Mandapam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/green-gesture-at-brics-summit-pm-modi-president-xi-and-putin-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T12:45:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/green-gesture-at-brics-summit-pm-modi-president-xi-and-putin-with-other-leaders-take-part-in-tree-plantation-drive-at-bharat-mandapam"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, leaders from the BRICS member countries gathered at Bharat Mandapam to participate in a tree plantation drive, adding an environmental focus to the high-level diplomatic event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and other BRICS leaders in planting saplings on the lawn outside the venue where the summit was taking place. The green gesture underscored the importance of environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development during a time when these issues are central to global discussions. The tree plantation activity took place on September 12, 2026, during the first day of the 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India. The leaders not only planted trees but also posed for a family photograph, symbolizing unity and a shared commitment towards a greener future.",
  "summary": "BRICS leaders participated in a tree plantation activity at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi during the 18th BRICS Summit, adding an environmental dimension to the high-level diplomatic gathering. The plantation programme brought together leaders of BRICS member countries at the venue where the summit is being held. The initiative highlighted the importance of environmental protection, climate action…",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Modi joined Putin, Xi Jinping, and other BRICS leaders in tree planting.",
    "Tree plantation drive held on September 12, 2026, during the 18th BRICS Summit.",
    "Leaders posed for a family photo symbolizing unity and commitment to greener future."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}