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

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...

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

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...