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Modi Hosts BRICS Dinner at Bharat Mandapam, Showcases Indian Cuisine
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:24 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a dinner for BRICS leaders at Bharat Mandapam on September 13, showcasing Indian non‑vegetarian cuisine.
On Saturday, September 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a formal dinner for the leaders and delegates of the BRICS Summit at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event was part of the summit’s cultural programme and aimed to showcase India’s culinary heritage.
The dinner featured a range of traditional Indian dishes, many of which are non‑vegetarian, reflecting the country’s diverse food culture. Modi’s invitation to the BRICS leaders was seen as a gesture of hospitality and a way to strengthen diplomatic ties.
Participants included heads of state from Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa and India, along with senior officials and delegates from the five member countries. The gathering was attended by a large contingent of Indian and foreign guests.
The event highlighted the role of food in diplomacy, with Modi emphasizing the importance of sharing Indian cuisine as a means of cultural exchange and mutual understanding among the BRICS nations.
The dinner featured a range of traditional Indian dishes, many of which are non‑vegetarian, reflecting the country’s diverse food culture. Modi’s invitation to the BRICS leaders was seen as a gesture of hospitality and a way to strengthen diplomatic ties.
Participants included heads of state from Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa and India, along with senior officials and delegates from the five member countries. The gathering was attended by a large contingent of Indian and foreign guests.
The event highlighted the role of food in diplomacy, with Modi emphasizing the importance of sharing Indian cuisine as a means of cultural exchange and mutual understanding among the BRICS nations.