Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Modi, Putin Discuss Trade and Conflicts Ahead of BRICS Summit
Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin met in New Delhi before an important BRICS meeting.
Their discussion lasted about 45 minutes.
They talked about improving trade and cooperation between India and Russia.
They discussed areas such as energy, defence, technology, infrastructure, farming supplies and skilled workers.
They also talked about conflicts in Ukraine, West Asia and the Black Sea region.
These conflicts have affected ships and the safety of Indian sailors.
Modi said that talking and diplomacy are the best ways to solve conflicts, and India could help with peace efforts.
Putin invited Modi to visit Russia for their next annual summit.
Modi also gave Putin a Russian-language copy of the Thirukkural.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 45-minute meeting in New Delhi before the 18th BRICS Summit.
The leaders reviewed cooperation in trade, infrastructure, energy, technology, defence, culture, space, skill mobility and other sectors.
They discussed expanding industrial ties, including railways, tunneling, steel, civil nuclear energy, fertilizers and critical minerals.
Modi reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy were the way forward for resolving conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, and said India was ready to support peace efforts.
Putin invited Modi to Russia for the 24th India-Russia Annual Summit, while Modi presented him with a Russian translation of Thirukkural.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, accompanied by senior officials from India and Russia.
- What
- They held a bilateral meeting on India-Russia cooperation, regional conflicts and multilateral engagement ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit.
- When
- Friday, one day before the two-day 18th BRICS Summit; the exact date is not specified. The meeting followed their August 31 meeting in Bishkek.
- Where
- New Delhi, including Bharat Mandapam, India.
- Why
- To review bilateral cooperation, discuss conflicts and global issues, strengthen the India-Russia strategic partnership, and prepare for BRICS engagement.
- Meeting duration
- 45 minutes
- Occasion
- Meeting held ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India
- Cooperation areas
- Trade, infrastructure, energy, technology, defence, space, skill mobility, culture and people-to-people ties
- Economic initiatives
- Implementation of the Programme for Economic Cooperation 2030 and expanded industrial and business ties
- Regional issues
- Conflicts in Ukraine, West Asia and the Black Sea region
- Exhibition visited
- INNOPROM India at Bharat Mandapam, held from September 9 to 11, 2026
- Future meeting
- Putin invited Modi to Russia for the 24th India-Russia Annual Summit
