Lavrov hosts BRICS envoys, discusses ways to enhance strategic partnership under India’s chairmanship

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Source: The Tribune | Original Published At: 2026-02-18 04:25:02 UTC

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov hosted BRICS envoys to discuss strategic partnership enhancement under India's 2026 chairmanship
India assumed BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026, with its priorities focusing on 'building for resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability'
Participants emphasized UN's central role and need for global governance reform to increase Global Majority representation
BRICS represents 49.5% of global population, 40% of GDP, and 26% of global trade according to Russian Foreign Ministry statement
First BRICS Sherpas meeting under Indian chairmanship held February 9-10, 2026 in New Delhi