India launches website, theme and logo for BRICS Presidency 2026

Source: Lokmat Times | Original Published At: 2026-01-13 09:54:10 UTC

Key Points

• India officially launched its BRICS 2026 chairship website, theme ('Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'), and logo featuring the 'Namaste' gesture.
• The logo symbolizes unity among BRICS members through vibrant colors and traditional Indian motifs, while representing the three pillars of BRICS cooperation.
• BRICS now includes 11 full members (Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, UAE) and 10 partner countries.
• EAM Jaishankar emphasized a 'humanity-first' approach aligned with PM Modi's vision, focusing on practical cooperation across political, economic, and people-to-people domains.
• 2026 marks BRICS' 20th anniversary, with India highlighting its evolution into a significant platform for emerging economies amid global challenges.