BJP Spokesperson Says India Has Emerged as Key BRICS Member Ahead of 2026 Summit

Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 06:30:00 UTC

Key Points

• BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said India has emerged as an important member of BRICS and noted its transformation within the grouping over the past 12 years.
• His remarks came as the BRICS business forum was underway as part of BRICS Summit 2026 in the national capital.
• Trivedi said BRICS represents nearly half of the world’s population and around 40% of global GDP, and remains significant amid global conflicts.
• India is hosting the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam.
• The expanded grouping is expected to discuss trade, financial cooperation, technology, artificial intelligence, energy security, climate action, and global institutional reforms.
• India’s BRICS chairship is focused on strengthening cooperation in trade, digital technology, finance, energy security, and global governance reform.
• Summit topics include resilient supply chains, cross-border payment integration, use of national currencies, MSME development, digital trade, AI, development finance, New Development Bank expansion, and multilateral reforms.