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New Delhi: The BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi has placed India at the centre of a major global diplomatic exercise. With leaders from Russia, China, Iran and other emerging economies gathering on one platform, Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces the challenge of maintaining strategic balance while protecting India’s national interests.
The summit comes at a time when global politics is witnessing major shifts due to geopolitical conflicts, changing alliances and growing competition between major powers. India’s approach of maintaining ties with different global partners will be closely watched during the high-profile meeting.
Russia remains one of India’s oldest strategic partners, particularly in areas such as defence, energy and technology cooperation. Prime Minister Modi’s engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin reflects New Delhi’s continued effort to strengthen bilateral ties despite pressure from Western nations over Moscow’s international position.
At the same time, China remains a key challenge for India due to border-related concerns and strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific region. However, both countries continue to engage through multilateral platforms like BRICS to discuss economic cooperation and global issues.
Iran’s participation has added another dimension to the summit as West Asia continues to face instability. India’s relationship with Iran is significant due to energy security, connectivity projects and regional interests.
The summit is also being closely observed in the context of India’s relations with the United States and the possible impact of Donald Trump’s policies on global trade and diplomacy.
Beyond geopolitical discussions, the BRICS Summit is expected to focus on economic cooperation, energy security, financial reforms and increasing the role of developing countries in global decision-making.
For India, the summit provides an opportunity to showcase its role as a bridge between competing global powers while promoting a multipolar world order.
