India’s BRICS chairship

September 12, 2026 7:05 PM

PM Modi Calls for ‘New and Ambitious Agenda’ for BRICS, Urges Global South to Become ‘Rule-Shapers’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a “new and ambitious agenda” for BRICS for the next 20 years, urging the grouping to translate its unity and consensus into concrete outcomes while giving the Global South a greater role in shaping global governance. Addressing the 18th BRICS Summit Session: “Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening” at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, PM Modi said India’s BRICS Chairship had placed people and the Global South at the centre of its ...

September 12, 2026 6:40 PM

New Delhi Declaration lauds India’s BRICS chairship for injecting ‘new impetus’ to strengthen ties, solidarity

The ‘New Delhi Declaration’ adopted by the BRICS member countries commended India for hosting the Outreach/BRICS Plus Dialogue segment of the 18th BRICS Summit, asserting that India’s chairship has injected “new impetus” to strengthen international cooperation and solidarity. The leaders of BRICS countries, who met for the 18th BRICS Summit held under the theme of ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’, reaffirmed their commitment to the BRICS spirit...

September 8, 2026 4:07 PM

Putin’s India visit for BRICS Summit will provide opportunity to discuss bilateral ties: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India for the BRICS Summit later this week will provide an opportunity for the two countries to discuss bilateral relations, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Delhi will host the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 12-13, as India concludes its 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping of major emerging economies and developing nations. Speaking to reporters at a virtual briefing from Moscow, Peskov said Putin would begin his ...

August 8, 2026 2:28 PM

XI BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting concludes in Bhopal; Bhopal Declaration adopted

The XI BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting concluded in Bhopal on Saturday with the adoption of the Bhopal Declaration, providing a forward-looking framework to strengthen cultural cooperation among BRICS member states and partner countries. The meeting was held under India’s BRICS Chairship and focused on translating dialogue into practical initiatives and deepening institutional cooperation in the cultural sector. The BRICS Culture Track under India’s Chairship included three Culture Work...

January 13, 2026 12:10 PM

India’s BRICS chairship to focus on humanity-first, people-centric approach, says EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India is approaching its BRICS chairship with a humanity and a people-centric approach, which will seek to bring together the collective potential of member countries for greater global welfare. Speaking at the launch of the BRICS India 2026 website, logo and theme on Tuesday, EAM Jaishankar noted that BRICS, over the years, has expanded its agenda and membership, responding to changing global realities while remaining focused o...