Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Delhi Prepares for BRICS 2026 Summit as Modi Says All Set
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video showing that New Delhi is preparing for the BRICS Summit.
The meeting will happen on September 12 and 13, 2026.
India is leading the group this year.
The main venue is Bharat Mandapam.
The building has been decorated with lights, flags and displays.
China’s President Xi Jinping is expected to attend.
Leaders from Russia, Iran, South Africa and Indonesia are also expected.
Roads and important areas have been decorated, and extra security has been added.
BRICS brings together major emerging economies to discuss shared priorities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a nearly 30-second video showing preparations at decorated Bharat Mandapam.
The BRICS Summit 2026 will be held in New Delhi on September 12-13 under India’s chairship.
China has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will attend, his first visit to India in seven years.
Presidents Vladimir Putin, Masoud Pezeshkian, Cyril Ramaphosa and Prabowo Subianto are also expected to attend.
Roads and roundabouts near the venue have been illuminated, while security has been increased across New Delhi.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders from BRICS countries, including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Masoud Pezeshkian, Cyril Ramaphosa and Prabowo Subianto.
- What
- Preparations are underway for the BRICS Summit 2026, and Narendra Modi shared a video of the decorated venue.
- When
- The summit is scheduled for September 12-13, 2026; Modi shared the video on Thursday.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- India is hosting the summit under its BRICS chairship and says it is using the grouping to advance developmental priorities of the Global South.
- Summit dates
- September 12-13, 2026
- Venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Host country
- India, under its BRICS chairship
- Confirmed attendee
- Chinese President Xi Jinping
- Expected attendees
- Vladimir Putin, Masoud Pezeshkian, Cyril Ramaphosa and Prabowo Subianto
- Preparations
- The venue, nearby roads and prominent roundabouts have been decorated or illuminated, with increased security across New Delhi
- BRICS membership
- The grouping has 11 member countries after expansions in 2024 and 2025
