Alexander Kokov, Founder and CEO of Russian company GSBI Ltd, described the event as highly energetic and positive, saying participants were keen to work together and explore new opportunities.

(From L to R) President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira during the BRICS Business Forum 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Friday, September 11, 2026.
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