MEA Showcases India’s Expanding Global Footprint via Nation Tour and BRICS Hosting
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Source: The Tribune | Original Published At: 2026-05-12 13:15:17 UTC
Key Points
- India's Ministry of External Affairs announced a diplomatic roadmap for May 2026, highlighted by hosting the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi.
- As the 2026 BRICS Chair, India reaffirmed that all grouping decisions and further expansion require unanimous consensus among member states.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled for a five-nation tour from May 15-20, visiting the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy.
- The UAE leg of the tour will prioritize energy security and fuel supply chains, while European stops will focus on green technology and semiconductors.
- The MEA confirmed India will also host Quad meetings this year and described bilateral ties with Nepal and Bangladesh as positive and multifaceted.