Narendra Modi photographed holding hands with Masoud Pezeshkian at BRICS
At the BRICS Business Summit in New Delhi, a memorable photo captured Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding hands with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa alongside them.
With Iran facing maritime tensions and Russia under Western sanctions for the Ukraine war, this gesture spotlighted India's role as a diplomatic bridge.
Modi called for open dialogue to resolve conflicts and stressed protecting civilians and keeping global trade routes safe.
Narendra Modi reaffirms cooperation with Putin
Even as Western countries sanction Russia over Ukraine, India continues its defense and energy partnership with Moscow.
Modi reaffirmed this during talks with Putin at the summit, emphasizing peaceful solutions while keeping cooperation alive across divides.