Russian President Vladimir Putin has presided at the closing session of a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, hailing its role as a counterbalance to the West.

The meeting between Modi and Xi in Kazan marked a pivotal moment for China-India relations, with both nations agreeing to improve communication and handle differences strategically. Both nations aim to revive ties and ensure peace along the border after recent tensions.

The BRICS summit in Russia will be the "the largest foreign policy event ever held" by Russia, Kremlin foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov has said. The summit with include 36 countries with over 20 represented by heads of state. Russian President Vladimir Putin has positioned the BRICS summit as a counterweight to the West.