Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres during the BRICS Summit being held in New Delhi on 11 September 2026. The encounter took place as India holds the chair of BRICS for the fourth time. The two leaders discussed multiple global issues affecting countries worldwide.
What was discussed
The Secretary-General acknowledged India’s role in leading the BRICS grouping during this period. Both leaders stressed the importance of a multipolar world order and highlighted the need to modernise multilateral institutions so they better represent current global circumstances. They specifically mentioned the UN Security Council as an institution requiring reform to align with present-day realities.
The conversation covered several pressing international matters:
- Ongoing armed conflicts around the world
- Freedom of navigation in international waters
- Sustainable development and achieving development goals
- The development and use of artificial intelligence that prioritises human welfare
- Advances in renewable energy adoption
- Ensuring food security globally
The Prime Minister also expressed his good wishes to Secretary-General Guterres for the remainder of his time in office.
What this means for you
This meeting reflects India’s active role in shaping global policy conversations at the highest levels. The emphasis on reforming international institutions suggests India continues to push for a world system where emerging economies have stronger voices in decision-making. The discussion of climate action through renewable energy and concerns about food security are matters that touch Indian citizens directly, as India remains committed to these areas both domestically and in international forums. The focus on human-centred artificial intelligence also indicates growing attention to how new technologies should be developed responsibly rather than in ways that harm ordinary people.