India Outlines BRICS 2026 Priorities Including Multilateralism Reform and Sustainability

Source: Hindustan Times | Original Published At: 2026-01-14 00:50:04 UTC

Key Points

• India's BRICS 2026 chairmanship prioritizes 'reformed multilateralism' to make global institutions more representative
• Four key themes identified: resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability across political, economic, and cultural pillars
• Focus on strengthening institutional capacities in agriculture, health, energy, and supply chains to address global shocks
• Emphasis on emerging technologies for socio-economic development and climate action through BRICS platforms
• New Development Bank highlighted as critical instrument for infrastructure and sustainable development financing