New Delhi: The national capital is set to witness a massive geopolitical ‘show of strength’ as world leaders convene for the BRICS Summit scheduled for September 12 and 13, 2026. This high-profile gathering aims to address shifting global power structures, with critical discussions focused on global governance, international trade, and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
While the summit agenda is packed with multilateral dialogues on economic cooperation and de-dollarization, the spotlight remains firmly fixed on the highly anticipated bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Diplomatic circles and global observers are closely monitoring this interaction to see what message will emerge regarding the complex Sino-Indian relationship and border dynamics.
Ahead of the main events, intense diplomatic maneuvering has already begun. Prime Minister Modi held a crucial bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Bharat Mandapam. During their warm exchange, the two leaders extensively discussed strategies to strengthen the India-Russia strategic partnership. Key topics included deepening cooperation in trade, energy, and defence sectors. Notably, bilateral trade between the two nations has soared to $60 billion despite Western sanctions. PM Modi also took the opportunity to advocate for peaceful resolutions to ongoing global conflicts and explicitly raised concerns regarding the safety of Indian sailors.
The summit is also heavily focused on creating a new multipolar economic framework. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, marking his presence at the summit, has strongly advocated for reducing the global dependency on the US dollar. He highlighted the necessity of exploring alternative payment systems and potential digital currencies among BRICS nations. Furthermore, touching upon the escalating tensions in the Middle East, President Pezeshkian noted that India, under PM Modi’s leadership, could play a vital and constructive role in fostering peace and stability between Iran and the West.
As the two-day summit unfolds in New Delhi, the BRICS nations are expected to tackle trade barriers among member countries and pitch for a reformed global governance system. With leaders from major emerging economies sharing a single platform, the Delhi Summit of 2026 is poised to be a defining moment in shaping the future world order.