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BRICS delegates crowd around PM Modi for photo, Putin and Pezeshkian step aside
✍️ India.com
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 04:43 PM
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At the BRICS summit, several delegates gathered around Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a candid photograph, while Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian envoy Pezeshkian moved aside.
During the recent BRICS summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was approached by a group of delegates who wanted to capture a spontaneous picture with him. The leaders from member countries gathered close to the podium, creating a lively atmosphere as cameras clicked.
In the same moment, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iran's representative, Pezeshkian, courteously stepped aside to allow the Indian delegation space for the photo. Their brief withdrawal was noted by onlookers and quickly became a talking point among participants.
The candid snapshot was shared widely on social media platforms, generating thousands of views and comments praising the camaraderie among the BRICS nations. Analysts observed that such informal interactions, though minor, reflect the personal rapport that can influence diplomatic engagements at multilateral forums.
In the same moment, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iran's representative, Pezeshkian, courteously stepped aside to allow the Indian delegation space for the photo. Their brief withdrawal was noted by onlookers and quickly became a talking point among participants.
The candid snapshot was shared widely on social media platforms, generating thousands of views and comments praising the camaraderie among the BRICS nations. Analysts observed that such informal interactions, though minor, reflect the personal rapport that can influence diplomatic engagements at multilateral forums.