India's BRICS Balancing Act: Modi's Diplomatic Test in New Delhi

zeenews.india.com — September 5, 2026 at 09:01 AM UTC

India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces a diplomatic test balancing ties with China, Russia, and the West amid major power tensions. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to attend. India seeks to protect relations with the US and Europe while maintaining ties with Beijing and Moscow, focusing BRICS on practical issues like energy, food, trade, and investment. India and China have faced border tensions since 2020, though Xi's visit may ease talks. Russia remains a key defence and energy partner, while India insists its decisions are based on national interests, avoiding alignment with any power bloc.

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