In a major diplomatic development on the international stage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping jointly offered to mediate and help resolve the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict during the 18th BRICS summit hosted in New Delhi. According to official statements from Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed the peace proposals put forward by both leaders. During their high-profile bilateral engagements, leaders Modi and Xi expressed deep concern over the ongoing hostilities, displaying active interest in facilitating constructive dialogue to achieve a lasting political solution to the crisis.
Deepening Bilateral Ties and the Economic Cooperation Programme 2030
Beyond discussions on global peace, Prime Minister Modi held extensive bilateral talks with President Vladimir Putin. Marking their second meeting in just two weeks following their previous encounter at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek on August 31, the leaders focused heavily on expanding strategic and commercial ties. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the implementation of the ambitious Economic Cooperation Programme 2030, alongside enhanced collaboration in critical sectors such as infrastructure, energy, advanced technology, defense manufacturing, and cultural exchange.
Emphasis on Dialogue, Diplomacy, and Regional Stability
The Ministry of External Affairs noted that the two leaders also engaged in a comprehensive exchange of views regarding pressing regional and global challenges, including volatile conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea region that have adversely impacted maritime trade routes and the security of international seafarers. Reiterating India’s consistent diplomatic stance, Prime Minister Modi firmly maintained that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable pathways to resolving modern geopolitical conflicts and ensuring sustainable global stability.