Memorable Moments from the 18th BRICS Summit Captured on Camera
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi showcased memorable moments with world leaders, including Modi, Putin, and Xi Jinping.
New Delhi, September 14 (Daily Kiran) : The 18th BRICS Summit, held on September 12-13, 2026, at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, focused on the themes of resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to the leaders of all member nations for their participation in this significant event. Aside from the official meetings, several captivating moments between the leaders were captured on camera.
One of the standout moments featured Prime Minister Modi holding hands with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Their smiles during this interaction drew considerable attention and sparked discussions worldwide, highlighting the significance of these three powerful nations coming together.
Another notable instance occurred outside the Bharat Mandapam, where all BRICS leaders participated in a tree-planting ceremony. During this event, Prime Minister Modi was seen pulling President Putin closer, symbolizing the deep friendship between India and Russia.
Photographs of Modi with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also made headlines. A striking moment captured Modi holding Pezeshkian’s hand, underscoring the long-standing friendship and trade relations between India and Iran, despite Iran’s current challenges.
Throughout the summit, Modi showcased elements of Indian culture to leaders, including President Xi Jinping and others. The event featured vibrant rangoli designs and exhibitions of Indian art, further enriching the experience for attendees.
Laughter and camaraderie were evident as global leaders, including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Cyril Ramaphosa, Prabowo Subianto, and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, interacted informally during the summit.
A memorable family photo session concluded the summit, with Modi posing alongside leaders from BRICS member nations, partner countries, invited nations, and heads of international organizations. This included Putin, Xi Jinping, Subianto, Ramaphosa, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, Pezeshkian, and WHO Director-General Antonio Guterres.
In closing, Prime Minister Modi thanked all member nations for their contributions to the successful hosting of the summit. He emphasized that BRICS is not just a group of countries but a platform for solutions. Modi expressed hope that the “New Delhi Declaration” would provide a new direction for shared visions and extended best wishes to China as the next host of BRICS.
