Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral discussions with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on the sidelines of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit, with a focus on trade, investment, and strategic cooperation. The meetings, which included 15 bilateral talks over three days, emphasized strengthening ties in defence, technology, and regional issues. In a social media post, Modi highlighted the 'wonderful interaction' with El-Sisi, noting the 'significantly growing' India-Egypt friendship and regional discussions.

The Ministry of External Affairs stated that cooperation in trade, investment, and people-to-people ties was a dominant theme. During his meeting with Ramaphosa, Modi reviewed the India-South Africa strategic partnership, including mining, critical minerals, infrastructure, food security, and emerging technologies. He emphasized the partnership's historical roots and future focus on Africa's progress and a 'more balanced global order.' The two leaders also agreed to maintain close coordination in multilateral forums.

Modi also invited South Africa to consider joining the International Big Cat Alliance following the successful translocation of cheetahs from South Africa to India. The prime minister expressed satisfaction with the progress in India-Philippines relations, focusing on economic linkages, technology, and innovation. Discussions with Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye, who chairs the African Union, highlighted the importance of the India-African Union partnership, recalling India's role in bringing the AU into the G20 during its 2023 presidency.

The meetings with Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima and Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo covered areas such as trade, energy, health, and digital technologies. Modi commended the African Union leadership for its role in combating the Ebola outbreak. Some details, such as the exact nature of discussions on defence and security, remain unspecified in the available reports.

The BRICS summit, which includes leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, serves as a platform for addressing global challenges and promoting economic and strategic collaboration. Modi's engagements underscore India's growing influence in regional and global affairs, particularly in the Global South. The emphasis on technology, infrastructure, and multilateralism reflects India's strategic priorities in shaping a more balanced international order. However, the absence of responses from certain parties and the lack of detailed information on specific agreements or outcomes highlight the need for further clarification and verification.