India Prioritizes Practical Cooperation and Resilient Supply Chains at BRICS Summit
· World · Indian Express, LiveMint
The 18th BRICS Summit has brought together leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping amid global fragmentation driven by wars and disrupted energy supplies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Putin in a bilateral meeting focused on trade, defence, energy, and critical minerals. The summit also features the first visit by President Xi to India since the Galwan border clashes, marking a crucial test for rebuilding bilateral ties. India aims to use the expanded forum to push for resilient supply chains, greater use of national currencies in trade, and reform of global financial institutions affected by US tariff policies. The grouping includes diverse members with competing interests, such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, highlighting Delhi's strategic focus on keeping difficult diplomatic conversations alive.
Why it matters
India's diplomatic engagement at BRICS shapes regional security, trade corridors, and energy stability while navigating complex bilateral tensions with China and Russia.
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