India Unveils BRICS 2026 Agenda Focused on Resilience and Multilateralism

Source: Telegraph India | Original Published At: 2026-01-14 01:39:45 UTC

Key Points

• India's BRICS 2026 chairmanship will prioritize resilience-building, innovation, sustainability, and institutional development.
• The agenda includes strengthening cooperation in agriculture, health, energy, and supply chains to address global shocks.
• Jaishankar calls for reformed multilateralism through inclusive institutions like the UN, WTO, and New Development Bank.
• The New Development Bank is highlighted as a key instrument for infrastructure and sustainable development financing.
• Trump's threatened 25% tariffs on Iran trade create economic uncertainty for BRICS members.