The two leaders travelled together to Bharat Mandapam after their bilateral meeting in New Delhi
NEW DELHI; GTNS , SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared a car ride as they travelled to an exhibition at Bharat Mandapam following their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
The brief journey together added a notable visual moment to an otherwise closely watched diplomatic engagement between the two leaders.
Their bilateral meeting comes amid continued efforts by India and Russia to strengthen their longstanding strategic partnership, with discussions between the two sides covering areas of mutual interest and wider international developments.
The BRICS Summit has provided an important platform for leaders of member countries to hold bilateral engagements alongside the main summit programme. The Modi-Putin interaction has consequently drawn attention as India continues to balance its strategic partnerships across a rapidly changing global geopolitical landscape.
The leaders’ joint appearance at Bharat Mandapam also highlighted the significance of the summit venue, where major BRICS-related meetings, business engagements and exhibitions are being held.
The moment is expected to attract considerable attention as India-Russia ties remain an important component of New Delhi’s broader foreign-policy and strategic framework.
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2026