Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a group photograph with BRICS leaders during the BRICS Business Forum 2026 on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi.
THE 18th BRICS Summit has officially commenced in New Delhi, India, bringing together a formidable assembly of leaders from across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under India’s 2026 chairship, the two-day gathering highlights the bloc’s massive expansion, representing nearly half of the global population and a substantial share of international commerce.
The summit’s attendance roster reflects the broad geopolitical reach and internal diversity of the contemporary Global South.
Among the prominent heads of state in attendance are Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
