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Indonesia’s President Arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit
Leaders and senior officials are arriving in New Delhi for an important BRICS meeting.
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto is attending the meeting.
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow is also taking part.
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye will represent the African Union.
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit.
The meeting will happen on September 12 and 13.
BRICS includes countries such as India, Indonesia, China, Brazil and Russia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he expects useful discussions focused on the welfare of the world.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs said Subianto was received by Minister of State Satish Chandra Dubey.
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow also arrived for the summit.
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye arrived to represent the African Union.
India is hosting the summit in New Delhi on September 12-13 as BRICS chair in 2026.
- Who
- Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, and Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye are among the arriving participants.
- What
- The leaders are arriving to attend or represent others at the 18th BRICS Summit.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- When
- The summit is scheduled for September 12-13; the arrivals were reported on Friday and earlier.
- Why
- They are attending discussions on cooperation, development, prosperity, and shared global priorities.
Key facts
- Event
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Host city
- New Delhi, India
- Dates
- September 12-13
- Indonesia’s participant
- President Prabowo Subianto
- Thailand’s participant
- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow
- African Union representative
- Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye
- India’s role
- BRICS chair in 2026 and summit host
Quotes
Ministry of External Affairs
India’s Ministry of External Affairs, commenting on President Subianto’s arrival
“Extending warm greetings to President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia on his arrival to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. He was received by MoS Satish Chandra Dubey at the airport. We look forward to advancing our shared vision of greater cooperation, development and prosperity.”
thehansindia.com
“Over the next few days, leaders from around the world will gather for the BRICS Summit. I am confident that the Summit will see positive and meaningful discussions on various issues with the welfare of the world in mind.”
thehansindia.com
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