Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Meets Vladimir Putin as BRICS Summit Concludes in New Delhi

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, held significant meetings with global leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, as the 18th BRICS summit came to a close. The discussions focused on bilateral relations, regional and international concerns, and the necessity of ongoing coordination following the summit's conclusions.

This year's conference in New Delhi centered on financial cooperation and the energy transition while serving as a vital platform for regional diplomacy. A commemorative group photo featured Brazil's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira, United Arab Emirates Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Russia's President Vladimir Putin, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China's President Xi Jinping, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali during the gathering held from 12 to 13 September 2026 under the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.'

Throughout the weekend, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed also connected with other heads of state, such as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Observers praised the summit for facilitating challenging dialogues during a demanding period for the bloc. A standout moment included high-level sidelines talks between the UAE and Iran—their most significant meeting since the conflict began. According to the Abu Dhabi media office on X, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi conversed about regional stability, de-escalation, and strategies to promote peace and development.