Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a brief conversation before the start of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. The meeting was held at the "Bharat Mandapam" congress-exhibition center, where it was held. What are the main events of the forum, Kommersant reports. Modi met Putin on the platform of the summit. After taking a joint photo, the leaders continued their conversation on the way to the meeting hall, where they gathered the leaders of the member states. The Indian Prime Minister then declared the summit open. Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday for a three-day working visit. The main events of the BRICS summit are held here September 12 and 13. Eight countries are represented at the high-level meeting: Russia, India, China, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, AAU and Ethiopia. The UAE is represented by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, while Brazil and Saudi Arabia represent the country. Ministers of Foreign Affairs.