Archive · 13 Sep 2026
BRICS Delegates and Families Explore Delhi Beyond Summit Schedule
Delegates attending the BRICS schedule spent some free time exploring Delhi.
Their family members joined some of these outings.
Belarusian minister Maxim Ryzhenkov visited the Akshardham temple.
He arrived at about 4 p.m.
and left around 5:30 p.m.
Brazilian and Russian delegates also visited Khan Market.
Some visitors went to shopping and cultural places in the city.
Security was arranged for the visits.
Khan Market traders said the security rules made it difficult to speak with the delegates.
Visiting delegates and their families explored Delhi on Saturday outside the formal BRICS schedule.
Belarus Foreign Affairs Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov visited the Akshardham temple from about 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Delegates from Brazil and Russia visited Khan Market during the summit period.
Louise Araneta-Marcos visited the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya on Saturday.
Khan Market traders said security arrangements limited their interaction with visiting delegates.
- Who
- BRICS delegates, their families, Belarus Foreign Affairs Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov, and Louise Araneta-Marcos.
- What
- They visited Delhi attractions, including Akshardham temple, Khan Market, and the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya.
- When
- Saturday; Ryzhenkov visited Akshardham from about 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Where
- Delhi, including Akshardham temple, Khan Market, and the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya.
- Why
- To explore Delhi beyond the formal BRICS schedule.
Delegate Visits
Trader Interaction
Security around public visits
Delegate Visits
Security arrangements enabled visiting delegates to tour places such as Akshardham temple and Khan Market.
Trader Interaction
Khan Market Traders Association president Sanjeev Mehra said the security cordon gave traders little opportunity to interact with the visitors.
- Main activity
- Delegates and family members explored Delhi’s cultural, religious, and shopping destinations.
- Akshardham visit
- Maxim Ryzhenkov arrived around 4 p.m. and left around 5:30 p.m.
- Akshardham duration
- Ryzhenkov spent about one and a half hours at the temple.
- Market visits
- Delegates from Brazil and Russia visited Khan Market.
- Museum visit
- Louise Araneta-Marcos visited the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya.
- Security impact
- Security arrangements limited Khan Market traders’ opportunity to interact with delegates.