•Bilateral Meeting: PM Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia, on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS summit.
•BRICS Expansion: This will be the first BRICS summit with new members Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina, Egypt and Ethiopia included in 2024.
•Commitment to Peace: India reiterated its support for the restoration of peace between Ukraine and Russia, emphasizing the need for peaceful resolution of conflicts.
•Indian Nationals in Russian military: Discussions included the early release of Indian nationals who were misled into fighting for the Russian military; about 20 cases are currently being pursued.
•Inter-Governmental Commission: An announcement was made about the 25th session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on trade and cooperation, set for November 2024 in New Delhi.
•New Consulates: India plans to open two new consulates in Kazan and Yekaterinburg.