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Russian President Vladimir Putin with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, September 11, ahead of the 18th BRICS summit - Sputnik International

LIVE UPDATES: Putin Meets South Africa and Egypt Leaders in New Delhi On Sidelines of BRICS Summit

10:23 GMT 11.09.2026 (Updated: 16:29 GMT 11.09.2026)

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Defense, energy, trade, investment and payment mechanisms are expected to dominate the talks between Putin and Modi. India and Russia maintain wide-ranging cooperation in defense, energy, nuclear power, space and trade.

The leaders are expected to focus on trade and economic cooperation. They will also discuss the international agenda, including the situation in Ukraine.

Also on Putin's agenda today:

* Putin and Modi visit INNOPROM.India exhibition in New Delhi
* New Delhi hosts BRICS business forum
* Putin takes part in BRICS business forum in New Delhi
* Putin holds meetings with leaders of South Africa, Egypt, and Malaysia, as well as head of New Development Bank in New Delhi

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16:35 GMT 11.09.2026

Egypt-Russia Trade Exceeds $10Bln - Egyptian President

Trade between Egypt and Russia has exceeded $10 billion, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi said on Friday.

"Trade between the two countries has exceeded $10 billion. We are implementing major projects, such as the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. We are grateful to you, Mr. President, for your assistance in this matter and for the work of Rosatom," Sisi said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in India.

16:32 GMT 11.09.2026

Russia Takes Egypt's Position Into Account in Its Policies in Middle East, Africa - Putin

Russia takes Egypt's position into account when developing its policy in the Middle East and Africa, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.

"Many events are taking place in the region and globally. I am always not just interested, but always very important to know your position on all these issues. You know that we take Egypt's position into account in our practical policies, so today's meeting is highly relevant," Putin said at the meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi.

16:31 GMT 11.09.2026

Stability of Grain Supplies From Russia, Ukraine to Egypt Important - Egyptian President

The stability of grain supplies from Russia and Ukraine to Egypt is important, and Cairo considers it key to ensure security of navigation, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi said on Friday.

"Of course, it is very important to achieve stabilization of the situation, especially with regard to ensuring the safety of marine waters and arteries, freedom of navigation... Also, Mr. President, you are well aware that Egypt imports a large amount of grain from Russia and Ukraine, and, of course, ensuring the stability of these stands is of great importance to us. We would like to achieve stabilization together, through joint efforts," Sisi said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in India.

16:31 GMT 11.09.2026

Major Projects of Russia, Egypt Being Implemented According to Plan - Putin

Major projects of Russia and Egypt are being implemented according to plan, despite any difficulties, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.

"Once again, I want to say that major projects [of Russia and Egypt] are being implemented, and they are being implemented according to plan, despite any difficulties," Putin said at a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in India.

16:04 GMT 11.09.2026

Russia Pays Special Attention to Developing Relations with African Continent Countries

Russia is preparing for the third Russia-Africa summit in October and hopes to see a representative delegation from South Africa, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

"Russia pays special attention to the comprehensive development of relations with African countries in general. We are actively preparing for the third Russia-Africa summit, which will be held in Moscow on October 28-29," Putin said at the meeting.

16:02 GMT 11.09.2026

South African President Expressed Hope for Increase in Trade Turnover with Russia

"Of course, trade turnover could be better, and we can develop our trade relations in many sectors. We will need to pay attention to this," Ramaphosa said.

16:00 GMT 11.09.2026

Russia Grateful to South Africa for Supporting Russian Initiatives at the UN - Putin

The Russian president held a meeting with South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa.

"We note the commonality of our approaches to key international and regional problems. We are grateful for the support of Russian initiatives at the United Nations," Putin said.

13:01 GMT 11.09.2026

India Wants To Remove Trade Barriers Between Countries With Help of BRICS - Modi

India, through the BRICS alliance, aims to remove barriers between countries, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

"Our approach within BRICS is also the same: reduce barriers and expand opportunities for businesses," Modi said at the BRICS Business Council in New Delhi.

Modi also asked the BRICS business council to remove the last trade barriers between the alliance's member countries and called for support for startups.

12:52 GMT 11.09.2026

Russia Ready to Contribute to Global Energy Security - Putin

Russia is ready to contribute to global energy and food security, Putin said.

"Russia is open to interesting and promising initiatives in industry, trade, and tourism. We are ready to contribute to global energy and food security with our partners and to jointly develop reliable global routes, such as the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor and the International North-South Corridor," Putin said during the plenary session of the BRICS Business Council.

Russia is ready to cooperate with the whole world, including the West, Putin added.

12:51 GMT 11.09.2026

BRICS Forming New Sustainable Platform for Global Growth - Putin

BRICS is forming a new sustainable platform for global growth, its rules are not imposed from outside, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

"Through the joint efforts of government bodies, businesses, and expert circles, BRICS is building a new sustainable platform for global growth. It is very important that its key elements and the rules governing the operations of companies and organizations are not imposed from outside, nor are they imposed on us by the so‑called 'golden billion,'" Putin said at the BRICS Business Forum.

The BRICS countries rely on national interests in developing trade ties, the president added.

12:49 GMT 11.09.2026

Initiators of Anti-Russian Sanctions Themselves Facing Economic Downturn - Putin

Countries imposing anti-Russian sanctions are themselves facing economic decline, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

"Under severe external restrictions, it is possible to set ambitious goals and achieve them successfully. It can be concluded that the countries initiating the sanctions, which are facing the full brunt of budget deficits, growing public debt, and industrial decline, are unable to implement such policies. [They] are facing difficult, severe consequences," Putin said during the plenary session of the BRICS Business Council in India.

Putin also noted a decline in industrial production in leading economies of the eurozone.

12:48 GMT 11.09.2026

World is Undergoing Deep Structural Shifts - Putin at BRICS Business Forum

12:45 GMT 11.09.2026

Putin Notes Structural Changes in Russian Economy, Which Have Made It Stronger

Russia is expanding economic relations with reliable and predictable partners while strengthening its economic sovereignty. The country has faced more than 30,000 sanctions, which Putin said is twice as many as those imposed against all other countries combined.

12:37 GMT 11.09.2026

BRICS Western Competitors Trying to Regain Their Former Leadership, This Struggle Taking on Ugly Forms at State Level - Putin

BRICS' Western competitors are trying to regain their former leadership, and this struggle is taking on unsightly forms at the state level, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.

"Western competitors are currently trying by any means necessary to regain their former leadership. This competition is sometimes taking on unsightly forms," Putin said during the plenary session of the BRICS Business Council in India.

12:36 GMT 11.09.2026

Brics Countries Produced More Than 40% of Global GDP Over Past 5 Years - Putin

More than 40% of global GDP has been produced by the BRICS countries in the past five years, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.

"Over the past five years, more than 40% of the global GDP has been produced by the BRICS countries," Putin said during the plenary session of the BRICS Business Council in India.

The contribution of the G7 states was only 29%, Putin added.

"If we talk about the growth of the global economy over the same time, then almost half of this growth was provided by the countries of our association, while the G7 provided only 18%," Putin stressed.

BRICS countries have provided almost half of the growth of the global economy, Vladimir Putin said.

"If we talk about the growth of the global economy over the same period, then almost half of this growth was provided by the countries of our association," Putin said during the plenary session of the BRICS Business Council in India.

The BRICS countries have huge and dynamic domestic markets, and urbanization in them is rapidly developing, Putin added.

Innovative development in Russia is based on domestic developments and BRICS partners, Putin added.

12:35 GMT 11.09.2026

Strong Business Economic Partnership Forms Basis of International Relations - Putin

A strong business economic partnership forms the basis of international relations, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.

"It is obvious that a strong economic partnership and reliable business ties form the basis of international relations in many ways, make them more stable and stable, and make it possible to overcome many of the crisis phenomena facing the modern world," Putin said at the BRICS Business Forum.

The modern world is currently undergoing a phase of profound transformations, and new drivers of development are emerging, Putin said.

"The BRICS Summit. Its representative composition underlines the growing interest in strengthening business contacts throughout the entire space of our association," Putin added.

12:06 GMT 11.09.2026

Putin, Modi, Pezeshkian, Ramaphosa Take Family Photo at BRICS Business Forum

11:58 GMT 11.09.2026

Modi to Visit Russia at Putin's Invitation to Attend Bilateral Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia at President Vladimir Putin's invitation to attend a bilateral summit, with the dates set to be determined later, the Indian Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

"President Putin invited Prime Minister to visit Russia for the 24th India-Russia Annual Summit. Prime Minister accepted the invitation. The dates of the Summit will be decided as per mutual convenience through diplomatic channels," the ministry said in a statement.

11:46 GMT 11.09.2026

Putin and Modi Visit INNOPROM Exhibition at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi

11:40 GMT 11.09.2026

A Joint Car Ride During Summits is Already a Good Tradition for Putin and Modi