Politics
Sisi touts Suez Canal's global trade role at BRICS summit in New Delhi
September 13, 2026 at 06:55 AM
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi joined BRICS leaders in New Delhi, where he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined cooperation priorities at the grouping's 18th summit.
- Sisi took part in the open session and working lunch of BRICS member and partner leaders in New Delhi, delivering Egypt's speech.
- Sisi said the Suez Canal sits at the heart of the global trade system and gives Egypt a role in supporting supply chain stability.
- Sisi called for increasing trade and investment among BRICS members and urged the New Development Bank to expand concessional financing for developing countries.
- Modi said BRICS partners should support investments and job creation, citing innovation as a key cooperation focus.



