India’s 2026 BRICS Presidency to Prioritize ‘Humanity First’ Framework

Source: India TV News | Original Published At: 2026-01-01 01:52:41 UTC

Key Points

• India's 2026 BRICS Presidency will emphasize a 'Humanity First' approach, prioritizing human welfare and inclusive growth in global discussions.
• Four pillars guide India's vision: Resilience (economic/environmental preparedness), Innovation (tech collaboration), Cooperation (multilateral dialogue), and Sustainability (green energy transitions).
• Plans include hosting ministerial summits on technology, climate, and health, plus leveraging the New Development Bank for sustainable infrastructure projects.
• India aims to strengthen BRICS as a platform for addressing global challenges like climate change, public health, and SDGs through multilateral partnerships.
• The 2026 chairmanship follows India's G20 leadership and seeks to amplify Global South priorities within BRICS+ expansion context.