The discussion centred on new approaches to the efficient allocation of nuclear energy resources, current industry trends and prospects for cooperation between participating countries for balanced global development and energy security.

“In the past three months, my visiting Russia twice demonstrates our close relationship and deepening friendship,” Modi said Tuesday in televised remarks. Putin also praised the “strategic partnership” between the two countries.

BRICS member countries currently have 390 GWe of operable nuclear power units with a further 66 MWe under construction.

Since expanding to include OPEC members Iran and UAE at the beginning of 2024, BRICS' energy footprint has increased significantly.

«Китай и Индия – наши стратегические партнёры в части выстраивания нового, справедливого энергорынка и торговой инфраструктуры. Россия остаётся крупнейшим поставщиком нефти в Китай и Индию, экспортируются и другие энергоносители – газ, уголь», –

While South Africa and Russia back the addition of new members, India is wary of the group becoming a mouthpiece for China, and Brazil is worried about alienating the West.

Ряд стран отметили важность укрепления сотрудничества в рамках Нового банка развития, который является флагманским проектом БРИКС.

"As BRICS participants are leading global consumers and producers of energy, our association could be more actively involved in issues of ensuring global energy security and universal access to energy," Putin said, during a meeting of the leaders of the BRICS countries ahead of the G20 Summit in Osaka. The BRICS group comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.