BRICS Means New Power Center… Whatever Trump Says, Jaishankar Outlines Future Plan

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Source: News18 | Original Published At: 2026-05-15 02:52:46 UTC

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated at a BRICS meeting that the organization will evolve into a results-oriented global power center rather than just a discussion forum.
Jaishankar outlined four key priorities for BRICS: resilience (supply chains), innovation (tech/startups), cooperation (trade/MSME), and sustainable development (climate/energy).
The statement is viewed as a diplomatic response to US President Donald Trump's threats of imposing 100% tariffs on BRICS nations challenging the US dollar.
India emphasized its role in balancing relations between the West and the Global South while advocating for a multipolar world order through BRICS.
The article cites BRICS institutions like the New Development Bank as evidence of alternative global frameworks reducing reliance on Western institutions.
BRICS expansion is highlighted as a strategic necessity to strengthen the organization's influence and include partner countries.