Will India Bring the World Together? Congress Leader Salman Khurshid Praises BRICS and Outlines Its Role

Source: ABP News | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 08:46:46 UTC

Key Points

• During the BRICS Summit 2026 in Delhi, Congress leader and former foreign minister Salman Khurshid said BRICS should not be limited to the economic interests of member countries.
• He said BRICS can work collectively on major global challenges such as terrorism and climate change.
• Khurshid urged India, as BRICS chair, to help build arrangements that allow different countries to come together on shared issues.
• On de-dollarization, he said BRICS countries are exploring trade in national currencies, but a full shift would require a broadly accepted common currency or system.
• He described BRICS as a bridge between the Global North and Global South and said emerging economies' importance in the global economy will increase.
• Khurshid acknowledged disagreements among some BRICS members, citing Iran and the United Arab Emirates, and said dialogue and cooperation remain important.
• He said the opposition expects the government to consult opposition parties on BRICS-related decisions and preparations.