Xi Jinping and Putin set to attend BRICS summit in Delhi this September
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Why in news
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are confirmed to attend the BRICS summit in Delhi in September 2026.
Background
The BRICS summit is scheduled for September 12-13, 2026, in Delhi. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks with Chinese officials to manage security and bilateral relations ahead of the summit.
Facts for Prelims
- Intl. orgBRICS: An intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (expanded in 2024).
- PlaceDelhi: The host city for the September 2026 BRICS summit.
- FactThe summit is scheduled for September 12-13, 2026.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the BRICS summit in Delhi for India's multi-alignment strategy and its role in shaping the global economic order.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geopolitical balancing
- Economic cooperation
- Global South leadership
- Strategic autonomy
Keywords: Multi-alignment · Global South · Strategic Autonomy · Multilateralism
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