The image, released from the sidelines of the summit, shows Modi holding hands with Putin and Xi as the three leaders share a light-hearted moment. A photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi standing between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping has drawn attention at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The striking picture comes at a time when India is hosting the BRICS gathering amid ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine.
During their meeting, the Prime Minister reiterated India’s call for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the Ukraine conflict. He also raised concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers. India, China and Russia were among the four founding members of BRIC, along with Brazil, when the grouping was formed in 2006. South Africa was invited to join in 2010 and attended its first summit as a member in 2011, giving the grouping the BRICS name used today. Putin arrived in New Delhi on September 11 and held bilateral talks with Modi on Friday.
Xi Jinping’s Visit to India: Diplomatic Engagements at BRICS Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting India for the first time in seven years, coinciding with the BRICS Summit. Xi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to discuss critical topics such as border issues, trade, and investment during their talks at the summit.
This visit follows a notable moment for Modi, who was recently photographed with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, a gesture that drew attention amid ongoing regional conflicts affecting energy supplies and maritime trade. In his meeting with Pezeshkian, Modi advocated for dialogue and diplomacy to address tensions in West Asia, a stance he similarly expressed in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the Ukraine war.
The BRICS Summit serves as a platform for India to navigate its relationships with both Russia and China while maintaining strategic partnerships with the United States and other Western nations.
