Russian President Vladimir Putin joined heads of delegations for an official family photograph in New Delhi on September 13, 2026, ahead of the outreach session involving BRICS Plus participants.

The ceremonial gathering brought together senior representatives taking part in the broader BRICS engagement. Putin’s appearance alongside other delegation leaders marked a formal moment before discussions moved into the outreach segment of the meeting.

The family photo ceremony is a customary diplomatic feature of major international summits, providing an opportunity for participating leaders and representatives to appear together before the start of formal proceedings.

The BRICS Plus outreach format expands the conversation beyond the core BRICS grouping and provides participating countries with a platform to engage on issues of shared international and economic interest.

Putin’s presence in New Delhi adds to Russia’s high-level participation in the summit-related activities and highlights Moscow’s continued engagement with the BRICS framework.

Following the ceremonial event, attention shifted toward the outreach discussions, where participating delegations were expected to exchange views on matters relevant to cooperation among emerging economies and partner countries.