China to Assume BRICS Chairmanship in 2027 – Xi

Source: Sputnik News | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 11:03:00 UTC

Key Points

• Chinese President Xi Jinping said China will assume the BRICS chairmanship in 2027 and host the association's 19th summit.
• Xi said BRICS has become the most influential cooperation platform for emerging markets and developing nations over the past two decades.
• Xi said China is ready to work with BRICS member states to contribute to peace and stability in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region.
• India is holding the current rotating BRICS chairmanship.
• The 18th BRICS summit is taking place in New Delhi on September 12-13.
• BRICS was established in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India and China, with South Africa joining in 2011 and additional countries joining since 2024.