BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

May 15, 2026 10:44 PM

India pushes for global governance reforms as BRICS meeting ends with Chair’s statement amid West Asia differences

India on Friday called for an urgent overhaul of global governance institutions while issuing a Chair’s Statement instead of a joint declaration at the conclusion of the two-day BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, citing differing views among member nations on the ongoing West Asia conflict. Addressing a session on institutional reforms, India said the current multilateral system no longer reflects present-day geopolitical realities and stressed that reform was “not a matter of...

May 14, 2026 4:20 PM

PM Modi meets BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met several foreign ministers attending the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, including Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola, and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira. The meetings took place on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ gathering being hosted in New Delhi under India’s 2026 chairship of the bloc. PM Modi also joined the vis...

May 14, 2026 5:09 PM

EAM Jaishankar calls for stronger BRICS cooperation amid global uncertainty, pushes for UN reforms

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday called for stronger cooperation among BRICS nations to address growing geopolitical and economic instability, asserting that the world is witnessing a “convergence of challenges” that is testing the resilience of multilateral systems. Delivering India’s national statement at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, EAM Jaishankar said conflicts, climate events, economic disruptions and the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pan...

May 14, 2026 12:34 PM

Growing expectation for BRICS to play ‘constructive, stabilising role’ amid global uncertainty: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday said there is a growing expectation among emerging markets and developing nations that BRICS will play a “constructive and stabilising role” amid global conflicts, economic uncertainty, and challenges related to trade, technology, climate change, and security. Jaishankar made the remarks while delivering the opening address at the two-day BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being held at Bharat Mandapam under India’s 2026 chairship of the...

May 12, 2026 9:14 PM

India to host BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on May 14-15

India will host the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on May 14 and 15 under its chairship of the bloc, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. The meeting will be chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and will see participation from foreign ministers and heads of delegation from BRICS member and partner countries. The delegates are also scheduled to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the visit. According to the ministry, the foreign ministers of BRICS...