Modi-Putin-Xi camaraderie at BRICS: Leaders plant trees, explore India’s deep-tech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BRICS leaders came together for the traditional family photograph at Bharat Mandapam, with Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping sharing moments of warm camaraderie. The three leaders were seen holding hands and exchanging smiles, offering another snapshot of a changing geopolitical landscape. Beyond the summit meetings, BRICS leaders also participated in a joint tree plantation and explored the Bharat Innovates exposition, where India showcased its deep-tech startups, research ecosystem and innovation capabilities.