BRICS 2026: Delhi Steps Up Summit Preparations as Lieutenant Governor Sandhu Issues Directions

Source: Asianet News Hindi | Original Published At: 2026-08-20 04:40:36 UTC

Key Points

• Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu chaired a high-level meeting to review the capital's preparations for the 2026 BRICS Summit.
• He instructed departments and civic agencies to coordinate closely and complete preparations on time.
• Priority measures include stronger security, improved traffic management, maintained civic infrastructure and emergency medical facilities at key locations and along designated routes.
• Sandhu said Delhi was ready to provide visiting international guests with an orderly, safe and warm welcome.
• Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also said India was preparing to host the summit under its 2026 BRICS presidency.
• The article identifies India's presidency theme as 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.'