India leads diplomatic efforts to bridge competing positions among member countries ahead of the summit.
AI-generated summary
BRICS nations negotiated a joint statement ahead of the summit hosted by India.
BRICS nations achieved a joint statement after intensive negotiations concluded early Saturday.
India led sustained consultations to bridge competing positions among member countries.
This consensus is significant as Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE are members.
India's diplomatic efforts ensured differences did not derail the BRICS process.
Leaders are attending the summit hosted by India from September 12 to 13.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Leaders attend the summit hosted by India from September 12 to 13.
Very likely · Within days
Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the Brics Summit 2026 in India, welcoming leaders including Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. He emphasized humanity-first priorities, UNSC reforms, and proposed a Brics continuity mechanism.

Congress's Punjab in-charge Sachin Pilot has raised questions on CJP's 'school audit'. He has demanded that Punjab should not get any special exemption and like other states, audit should be done here also with courage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to advance their strategic partnership in defense, critical minerals, and energy infrastructure.
India secured a consensus on the BRICS Joint Statement in New Delhi after intense all-night negotiations, successfully bridging deep geopolitical divisions among members including Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit on Saturday, marking his first trip to India in seven years. He was received by Union Minister Jitin Prasada and is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned during the Brics Summit that deploying foreign troops to Ukraine would mean war with Russia, while rejecting claims that Moscow threatens Europe and blaming Western systemic mistakes for recent political shifts.