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Politics of Summitry: BRICS Comes to Delhi

Politics of Summitry: Brics comes to Delhi
Countries
BrazilChinaEgyptEthiopiaIndiaIndonesiaIranRussiaSaudi ArabiaSouth AfricaUnited Arab Emirates
Cooperation areas
Economic GrowthInclusive MultilateralismInstitutional DevelopmentSustainable Development

Source: Daily Excelsior | Original Published At: 2026-09-10 23:29:18 UTC

Key Points

  • India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi on September 12-13 under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."
  • The summit agenda includes resilient supply chains, trade and investment, financial cooperation through the New Development Bank, local currency lending, digital public infrastructure, AI, and global governance reform.
  • India is using its BRICS chairship to support diplomatic normalisation, particularly through possible India-China engagement and reaffirmation of ties with Russia.
  • The article notes BRICS' expanded membership of 11 countries and highlights challenges related to coherence, expansion, Iran-UAE differences, and de-dollarisation narratives.
  • Expected practical deliverables include the BRICS Clear payment initiative, local currency settlement, AI and agriculture cooperation, and broader outreach to the Global South and Africa.
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