Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Putin Concludes India Visit After 18th BRICS Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India for a BRICS meeting.
The meeting brought together leaders from BRICS countries, partner countries and invited countries.
Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also held talks.
They discussed cooperation between Russia and India in several important areas.
These areas included trade, defence, energy, space and people-to-people ties.
They also discussed conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea region.
Putin said BRICS countries should work together and respect one another’s different cultures and histories.
After the summit, Putin left India from New Delhi.
Russian President Vladimir Putin departed New Delhi on Sunday after attending the 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh saw Putin off at Delhi airport.
Putin said BRICS cooperation is based on equality, good neighbourliness and respect for members’ interests, cultures and traditions.
Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed bilateral cooperation, regional conflicts and progress in political, economic, defence, energy, space and other sectors.
The leaders welcomed the first INNOPROM India exhibition, held in India from September 9 to 11, 2026, as a way to expand trade and industrial ties.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders from BRICS member and partner countries.
- What
- Putin attended the 18th BRICS Summit and held bilateral talks with Modi before departing India.
- When
- Putin arrived on Friday and departed on Sunday; the summit was held over two days.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam and Delhi airport in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- The visit focused on the BRICS Summit and strengthening cooperation between Russia and India.
- Event
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Host country
- India
- Summit venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Putin’s arrival
- Friday
- Putin’s departure
- Sunday
- Bilateral meeting
- Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed cooperation in political, economic, defence, energy, space, skill mobility and people-to-people domains.
- Industrial exhibition
- INNOPROM India was held for the first time in India from September 9 to 11, 2026.