PM Modi shares photo with Putin, Xi, other BRICS leaders
What's the story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a photograph of himself with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin holding hands. The picture was taken during the BRICS Summit in Delhi. Other leaders present at the summit include Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Modi with Putin and Xi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS Summit in Delhi
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Economic focus
BRICS summit begins in Delhi
The BRICS Summit at New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam is significant as it comes amid a global economy impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war and the West Asia crisis.
The theme of India's BRICS presidency is "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus are among the attendees.
Diplomatic progress
BRICS nations agree on joint statement after marathon talks
In a separate development, BRICS nations have agreed on a joint statement after marathon talks that lasted till early Saturday.
The talks were held over contentious issues, with India leading consultations till 4:00am to bridge differences and build consensus among members.
Given the ongoing conflicts and rising tensions in West Asia, reaching consensus among Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE was a diplomatic challenge.
Energy concerns
Putin speaks about 'new engines of growth'
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about "structural, deep, profound shifts" in the world at the BRICS Business Forum.
He said "new engines of growth" were replacing the "old leaders."
His comments were directed at both Western countries and those still engaging with Russia despite sanctions over Ukraine.
Putin stressed that Russia and its partners were ready to contribute to global energy and food security.