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Modi and Putin Stress Dialogue and Diplomacy on the Eve of the BRICS Summit
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Core Meeting Details
On September 11, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi. The talks took place on the sidelines of the upcoming BRICS summit, which India is chairing. This was the leaders’ second encounter within weeks, following a discussion in Bishkek earlier in August. Both leaders also toured the inaugural INNOPROM India exhibition, a joint industrial showcase.
Bilateral Cooperation Overview
The two sides reviewed progress in the “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership,” covering trade, energy, defence, space, skill mobility and people-to-people ties. India’s External Affairs Ministry noted that the partnership has continued to grow despite “geopolitical uncertainties.” Putin invited Modi to attend the 24th India-Russia Annual Summit in Russia, and Modi accepted the invitation.
Official Statements & Responses
Jaiswal added that the leaders exchanged views on regional issues, including conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea, which have affected maritime trade and the safety of Indian seafarers.
India’s Neutral Stance in the Ukraine Conflict
According to the Indian Foreign Ministry, India has maintained neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war, has not joined international sanctions against Moscow, and is one of Russia’s leading buyers of fossil fuels. The ministry’s statements position India as a potential mediator while preserving its strategic energy ties with Russia.
Verbatim Quote
- “Presented President Putin with a Russian translation of the Thirukkural, which carries the eternal wisdom of the great Thiruvalluvar across languages and borders,” — Narendra Modi, Indian prime minister
What’s Next
Modi’s acceptance of Putin’s invitation sets the stage for a high-level visit to Russia later this year, pending diplomatic arrangements. The upcoming BRICS summit will provide a broader multilateral forum for the two countries to coordinate their positions on global conflicts.
