BRICS: Leaders to Gather as PM Modi Says Summit Will Prioritize Global Welfare
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Source: Maalai Malar | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 03:14:39 UTC
Key Points
- Prime Minister Modi said leaders from around the world will gather in the coming days for a BRICS summit.
- He expressed confidence that the summit would feature positive and meaningful discussions prioritizing global welfare.
- The summit is expected to discuss the Iran conflict and its economic impact.
- Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates joined as full BRICS members in 2024.
- Indonesia became the 11th full BRICS member in 2025.
- Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Belarus, and Nigeria are listed as partner countries.
- The article states that BRICS aims to strengthen economic, political, and social cooperation among emerging and developing countries.