Modi Tokayev Kazakhstan Meeting Held on BRICS Summit Sidelines

The Modi Tokayev Kazakhstan meeting took place on September 13, 2026, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Modi opened the discussion by recalling India’s ancient civilizational links with Kazakhstan. He expressed satisfaction at the steady growth of bilateral relations between the two countries in recent years. The two leaders reviewed cooperation across a wide range of fields, including political affairs, trade, defence and security, connectivity, energy, critical minerals, emerging technologies, the creative economy, and people-to-people exchanges. They also exchanged views on regional and international developments. Modi and Tokayev reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Kazakhstan strategic partnership. Both leaders framed the deepening ties as serving the mutual benefit of their peoples, as well as contributing to peace, stability, development, and prosperity across the region.