Leaders of the BRICS nations are meeting in New Delhi for a summit focused on trade, investment and global conflicts. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting leaders from Russia, China, Iran and other member countries.

A recent New Delhi summit proved that the 11-nation bloc is weaponizing its 40 percent share of global GDP to launch a massive counter-offensive against Western trade dictate.

This year’s summit comes amid the US-Israel war on Iran, Russia’s war on Ukraine and global economic challenges.

Marked by hugs, handshakes and laughter, powerful moments of bonhomie between PM Modi, Putin and Xi were captured on camera.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Saturday during the BRICS summit in New Delhi.

The 11-nation bloc avoids condemning the US-Israel war on Iran, showing the divisions among the members.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is also set to attend the two-day summit, in what would be his first visit to India since 2019. View on euronews

He said the government is working on arranging a bilateral visit to India when the timing is conducive, stressing that Bangladesh is placing greater emphasis on a bilateral visit by the prime minister and discussions.

India has been accused of trying to impose vegetarian food on the world after serving a meat-free menu to leaders at the Brics summit.

Iran and the UAE, divided by the escalating West Asia conflict, backed the same BRICS statement calling for restraint. The development came after India's diplomatic push for dialogue and consensus at the New Delhi summit.

Annapolis (US) | India hosted a successful 18th BRICS Summit, a US-based analyst has said, underlining that the substantive joint declaration issued on the first day demonstrated New Delhi's ability to reach consensus among countries with divergent views.