China envoy quotes from Jeffery Sachs’ interview with Firstpost to hail India’s Brics leadership

Source: Firstpost | Original Published At: 2026-04-13 14:24:23 UTC

Key Points

• China's Ambassador to India Xu Feihong highlighted remarks by economist Jeffrey Sachs praising India's BRICS leadership.
• Sachs advocated for a larger role for the BRICS bloc in addressing global crises and promoting peace during India's presidency.
• The economist stated that the US should not interfere in India-China bilateral relations.
• Sachs emphasized the importance of BRICS contributing to global stability in an objective manner.
• He called for international support for a multipolar world order, warning against risks posed by 'reckless wars'.
• Sachs remarked that countries should not submit to US pressure, criticizing US 'delusions of power'.