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Putin lands in New Delhi for BRICS summit, meets PM Modi for bilateral talks
✍️ DD News
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 07:38 AM
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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for the BRICS summit and held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in New Delhi on Thursday, marking the start of his participation in the BRICS summit hosted by India. The aircraft landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, where he was received by senior Indian officials before proceeding to the summit venue.
During his visit, Putin met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a bilateral discussion that focused on strengthening economic and strategic ties between the two nations. Both leaders underscored the importance of cooperation in sectors such as energy, trade, and defence, while also addressing regional security concerns.
The BRICS gathering, which brings together Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is scheduled to run for two days. Leaders are expected to deliberate on issues ranging from multilateral trade frameworks to coordinated responses to global challenges, reinforcing the bloc’s role as a counterweight to traditional Western institutions.
During his visit, Putin met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a bilateral discussion that focused on strengthening economic and strategic ties between the two nations. Both leaders underscored the importance of cooperation in sectors such as energy, trade, and defence, while also addressing regional security concerns.
The BRICS gathering, which brings together Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is scheduled to run for two days. Leaders are expected to deliberate on issues ranging from multilateral trade frameworks to coordinated responses to global challenges, reinforcing the bloc’s role as a counterweight to traditional Western institutions.