--- title: "Modi and Putin hold talks in New Delhi ahead of BRICS summit" description: "Most outlets reported that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in New Delhi on trade, defence, and energy, with several noting the discussions took place ahead of the BRICS summit. A few also mentioned the expected participation of Chinese and Iranian leaders at the summit. While some outlets framed the meeting as a move to strengthen India-Russia ties, others focused more on the context of the BRICS event and the broader geopolitical setting." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/7913-modi-putin-hold-talks-in-new-delhi-as-trade-and-defence-top site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Modi and Putin hold talks in New Delhi ahead of BRICS summit world · updated 12 Sep 2026, 10:04 AM PKT · 11–12 Sep 2026 · 9 articles from 9 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 9 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in New Delhi, focusing on trade, defence, and energy. Several mentions highlighted the timing of the meeting on the eve of the BRICS summit, while a few also noted the broader context of India's balancing of international ties. The Express Tribune added that the meeting occurred amid disruptions from the Ukraine and Iran wars, and Pakistan Today specifically named other expected BRICS attendees, including Chinese and Iranian presidents. Some outlets, like Minute Mirror and 24 News HD, described the physical gestures of the meeting, such as an embrace or handshake, in passing. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 12 Sep 2026 — Modi and Putin agree to deepen ties as Russia pushes for stronger BRICS role (1 outlet) - **Hum News English** — [Modi and Putin agree to deepen ties as Russia pushes for stronger BRICS role](https://humenglish.com/latest/modi-and-putin-agree-to-deepen-ties-as-russia-pushes-for-stronger-brics-role/) · 12 Sep 2026, 10:04 AM PKT > NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Friday to deepen their countries’ longstanding ties, with Putin calling for stronger BRICS cooperation and a new platform for global growth free from Western rules. Modi and Putin held talks in the Indian capital on the eve of a BRICS summit, which Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iran’s President Maso... ### 11 Sep 2026 — Modi and Putin hold talks in New Delhi ahead of BRICS summit (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in New Delhi on trade, defence, and energy, with several noting the discussions took place ahead of the BRICS summit. A few also mentioned the expected participation of Chinese and Iranian leaders at the summit. While some outlets framed the meeting as a move to strengthen India-Russia ties, others focused more on the context of the BRICS event and the broader geopolitical setting. - **Dunya News** — [Modi, Putin hold talks in New Delhi; discussion expected to be focused on trade, defence](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/972466-modi-putin-hold-talks-in-new-delhi-discussion-expected-to-be-focused) · 11 Sep 2026, 10:52 PM PKT > The talks are being held on the eve of the annual summit of Brics leaders that will see the participation of Chinese President Xi and Iran’s President Pezeshkian - **Pakistan Today** — [Modi, Putin deepen India-Russia ties in New Delhi talks](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/11/modi-putin-deepen-india-russia-ties-in-new-delhi-talks) · 11 Sep 2026, 8:10 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > The meeting came on the eve of the annual BRICS summit in the Indian capital, which is also expected to be attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. - **24 News HD** — [Modi, Putin embrace before talking trade, energy and defence](https://www.24newshd.tv/11-Sep-2026/modi-putin-embrace-talking-trade-energy-defence) · 11 Sep 2026, 5:43 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin embraced on Friday before talks on trade, energy and defence, a day ahead of the 11-member BRICS summit. - **Geo News** — [Modi, Putin hold talks in New Delhi on trade, defence](https://www.geo.tv/latest/681650-modi-putin-hold-talks-in-new-delhi-on-trade-defence) · 11 Sep 2026, 5:02 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, September 11, 2026.— ReutersModi, Putin meets on eve of Brics summit in New Delhi.Chinese, Iranian Presidents also... - **Minute Mirror** — [Modi, Putin hold talks in New Delhi as trade and defence top agenda](https://minutemirror.com.pk/modi-putin-hold-talks-in-new-delhi-as-trade-and-defence-top-agenda-628390/) · 11 Sep 2026, 4:59 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in New Delhi on Friday, with - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Modi, Putin embrace before talking trade, energy and defence](https://www.arabnews.pk/world/modi-putin-embrace-before-talking-trade-energy-and-defence-3000957) · 11 Sep 2026, 4:42 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing - **Business Recorder** — [Modi, Putin hold talks in New Delhi on trade, defence](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439046/modi-putin-hold-talks-in-new-delhi-on-trade-defence) · 11 Sep 2026, 4:39 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin began talks in New Delhi on Friday, their second meeting in two weeks, that is expected to focus on trade, energy and defence ties between the two countries, which have long been friends. The talks are being held on the eve of the annual summit of BRICS leaders in the Indian capital, that will see the participat... - **The Express Tribune** — [Modi, Putin agree to strengthen India-Russia partnership on eve of BRICS summit](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2628772/modi-putin-agree-to-strengthen-india-russia-partnership-on-eve-of-brics-summit) · 11 Sep 2026, 1:53 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > India balances ties with the US, Gulf states, Russia, Iran and Israel amid Ukraine and Iran war disruptions ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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