Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting the 18th annual BRICS summit in New Delhi, welcoming over a dozen world leaders to discuss strengthening economic cooperation. The two-day event, held on September 12 and 13, features high-profile attendees including Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping, and Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, alongside UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Security has been significantly tightened across the capital for the gathering. The bloc, which now represents nearly half of the global population and 40 percent of its GDP, aims to serve as a counterweight to Western-led economic institutions. Despite the focus on resilience and sustainability, the alliance faces internal friction regarding regional conflicts and border disputes. This summit marks a critical moment for the group as it navigates global instability and attempts to harmonize the diverse interests of its eleven member nations.
Source : Al Jazeera English
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