BRICS: India-China Peace Deal, Regional Stability Focus

At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, India and China reached a significant peace agreement to resolve long-standing border disputes in Ladakh, marking an end to tensions since the 2020 clashes. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and China's Foreign Ministry confirmed the disengagement and resolution of issues along the Line of Actual Control, highlighting improved diplomatic and military relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian India's role in de-escalating Middle East tensions and reviewed strategic collaborations like the Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor. Modi's diplomatic efforts were complemented by Russian President Vladimir Putin's praise for India's economic growth within the BRICS alliance. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Iranian leadership advocated for regional stability, emphasizing joint efforts to ease tensions in areas like Gaza and Lebanon.