India’s BRICS presidency to boost Global South cooperation, says Arunachal deputy chief minister
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Source: ThePrint | Original Published At: 2026-09-07 10:17:47 UTC
Key Points
- Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said India's BRICS leadership would strengthen global partnerships and advance the interests of the Global South.
- The report says the 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 12–13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
- India assumed the BRICS presidency on January 1, 2026, marking its fourth presidency of the grouping.
- The presidency's theme is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
- Mein identified innovation, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, reliable supply chains, financial cooperation and trade in local currencies as summit priorities.
- He also highlighted climate action, clean energy, youth empowerment and reaffirming zero tolerance toward terrorism.