Russian Diplomat Petr Sizov Praises BRICS Growth in Fluent Hindi
· World · Hindustan Times, India Today
Russian embassy press secretary Petr Sizov surprised observers by speaking fluent Hindi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 11-12, 2026. Sizov expressed high optimism for the grouping's deliberations, stating in Hindi that he hopes it becomes a powerful community. His remarks followed opening addresses by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reviewed economic, defense, and energy cooperation. President Putin used the summit to highlight that BRICS nations account for over 40 percent of world GDP over the last five years, contrasting it with the G7's 29 percent contribution.
Why it matters
The diplomatic exchange underscores deepening bilateral ties between India and Russia as New Delhi hosts the high-profile BRICS economic summit.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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