Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used the Brics Business Forum leaders’ session on Friday to push for greater economic cooperation, secure trade routes and wider use of local currencies. The remarks came against growing US criticism of Brics’ efforts to challenge dollar dominance, sending a clear message on the grouping’s ambition to strengthen alternatives to the existing global financial order.

Putin and Modi to discuss trade, defense, and currency payments to strengthen India-Russia ties ahead of BRICS Summit.

India’s Narendra Modi hosts a meeting of Brics leaders this weekend, with China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin attending

Speaking at the Leaders' Session of the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said BRICS nations should expand the use of national currencies in…

The BRICS Business Forum saw leaders discuss expanding intra-bloc trade and economic resilience. Prime Minister Modi focused on removing trade barriers and India's stability. …

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for greater de-dollarization and stronger financial cooperation among BRICS nations, while referring to the ongoing conflict involving…