In Brief
- PM Modi held bilateral talks with UAE, Ethiopia, Vietnam, and Malaysia on BRICS summit sidelines.
- He described India-UAE relations as a 'symbol of stability'.
- The meetings took place during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
- Discussions covered bilateral ties and regional cooperation frameworks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a series of bilateral meetings with key world leaders during the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi on September 12, 2026. One of the notable meetings was with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, where Modi hailed the India-UAE partnership as a "symbol of stability."
Besides the UAE, PM Modi also engaged with the Prime Ministers of Ethiopia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. These discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring avenues for cooperation in various sectors.
The BRICS Summit provided a platform for India to strengthen diplomatic ties and collaborate on regional and global challenges with its partners. The summit's setting in New Delhi underscored India's growing role in international diplomacy.
Officials noted that the meetings were constructive, aligning with India's strategic interests and furthering development goals shared with these nations.
