India is getting ready to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. While many world leaders are coming together for this major event, a lot of attention is on a special meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The two leaders recently met in Bishkek, and their upcoming talks in New Delhi show that the strong friendship between India and Russia continues, even as the world faces many changes.
What Will They Talk About?
India and Russia have a long history of working together. During this meeting, the leaders are expected to focus on a few key areas:
Business and Trade: Finding ways to buy and sell more goods with each other and keeping supply chains moving smoothly.
Defense: Continuing their long-time partnership in military equipment.
Energy and Tech: Working together on nuclear power and new technologies.
A Push for Peace
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine will also be an important topic. India has always believed that problems should be solved by talking, not fighting.
Prime Minister Modi has strongly stated that today is not the time for war. He has shared that endless fighting only holds the world back and causes problems for everyday things, like global business and food supplies. Experts note that leaders from both Russia and Ukraine respect India’s honest efforts to help bring back peace.
Helping Developing Nations at BRICS
Beyond the meeting with Putin, India is playing a big leadership role at the BRICS Summit. The goal is to help developing countries—often called the Global South—grow and succeed.
At the summit, the countries will talk about:
New Money Systems: Exploring ways to trade using their own local currencies and using digital banking.
Sharing Technology: India is offering to share its successful digital tools and computer technology with other member countries so everyone can benefit.
The Big Picture
India’s message to the world is simple: humanity comes first. By hosting the BRICS Summit and holding direct talks with leaders like President Putin, India is working to bring countries together, improve the global economy, and build a peaceful future for everyone as one global family.