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India's BRICS balancing act: PM Modi walks tightrope between US, Russia, China and Iran

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12.09.2026

India’s BRICS balancing act: PM Modi walks tightrope between US, Russia, China and Iran

As India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces a complex diplomatic test involving China, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. With wars, geopolitical rivalries and US President Donald Trump’s opposition to BRICS shaping the backdrop, New Delhi must seek consensus without appearing to favour any camp.

New Delhi: Three years after India helped broker a consensus at the G20 Summit despite sharp divisions over the Ukraine war, New Delhi faces an even more complicated diplomatic challenge as it chairs the BRICS Summit.

The two-day gathering at Bharat Mandapam will bring together leaders from 11 member countries, including Chinese President Xi........

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