The 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit commenced today, September 12, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The two-day event features key leaders including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The summit's first day started with bilateral meetings at Hyderabad House from 10 AM, followed by the main sessions beginning at 2 PM, marking a significant diplomatic gathering in the national capital, according to livemint.com.
Chinese President Xi Jinping departed Beijing and arrived in Delhi ahead of the summit, triggering extensive traffic restrictions across the city. Delhi Police issued an advisory imposing movement regulations from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM on several important routes to facilitate the smooth conduct of the summit. These measures reflect the scale of the event and the high-profile nature of the attending dignitaries, as reported by livemint.com.
The BRICS Summit serves as a platform for member countries to discuss economic cooperation, geopolitical issues, and global governance reforms. This year's meeting in India is particularly notable given the presence of major global powers and the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving some members. The summit's outcomes could influence international trade and diplomatic alignments, underscoring its importance in the current global context, per livemint.com.
Traffic restrictions and heightened security measures will continue throughout the summit's duration, with key sessions scheduled for the next day. The event is expected to conclude on September 13, with joint statements and agreements anticipated to be released by the participating nations, according to livemint.com.