Hand-in-hand Modi, Pezeshkian talk Hormuz & ties

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): In a striking visual statement of solidarity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led heads of state, including Russian PresidentPresidentPresident Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, walking side-by-side along the red carpet of the BRICS Business Forum 2026 in New Delhi on Friday.

PM Modi was seen holding hands and walking with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, underscoring solidarity among leaders of the expanded grouping as they discussed ways to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, innovation and global development.

The leaders were seen walking along a red-carpet corridor inside the summit venue, with the official “BRICS INDIA 2026” branding prominently visible on the wall. Prime Minister Modi was seen walking alongside the other leaders, with him leading the way for the other group leaders, smiling as they proceeded through the venue.