Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Saturday, September 12.

Putin joins leaders and high-level representatives of BRICS countries for talks focusing on key global and regional issues, co-operation and the future of the partnership.

The summit is also expected to address the reform of global governance and strengthening multilateral co-operation.

The Russian delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin.

Following the talks, Putin and other leaders are expected to attend a series of events marking the BRICS anniversary, including a joint visit to exhibitions and a tree-planting ceremony.

PROGRAMME

Time TBC – Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes BRICS leaders

Time TBC – Putin attends meeting of BRICS heads of delegation

Time TBC – BRICS leaders jointly visit the India Innovations exhibition and a photo exhibition marking the 20th anniversary of BRICS

Time TBC – Family photo of BRICS leaders and joint tree planting

Time TBC – Putin holds bilateral meetings with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan