New Delhi, September 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Several world leaders and senior dignitaries arrived at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday evening for a gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for BRICS leaders.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus were among those who arrived at the venue.
A specially curated vegan dinner was a key feature of the evening. The plant-based menu was designed to showcase India’s culinary diversity while reflecting the principles of sustainability, inclusivity and mindful hospitality.
The dinner was complemented by a special cultural presentation titled “Navarasa — The Universe of Shared Emotions”.
The evening also featured the BRICS Symphony, “One Rhythm, Many Cultures”, bringing together musicians from BRICS member and partner countries for a collaborative performance.
Drawing on diverse musical traditions and instruments, the symphony presented a shared artistic expression highlighting the cultural richness and spirit of togetherness of the BRICS family.
The performance blended these musical elements with India’s classical dance traditions, symbolising the common bonds connecting diverse civilisations and reflecting the idea of “Building a Better World Together” through cultural exchange.
India, which holds the BRICS Chairship in 2026, is hosting the two-day 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from Saturday.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India’s BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, reflecting Modi’s vision of a people-centric approach rooted in the spirit of “Humanity First”.
During the summit, leaders are expected to discuss ways to strengthen intra-BRICS cooperation on shared priorities and exchange views on global and regional issues of mutual interest.
The BRICS grouping comprises Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
The BRICS partner countries are Belarus, Cuba, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
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