Jaishankar Urges BRICS to Step Up in a More Fragmented World

Source: NDTV Profit | Original Published At: 2026-05-14 05:45:20 UTC

Key Points

• India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said BRICS should play a constructive and stabilizing role amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
• Speaking at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in India, he called for greater convergence among members on key global issues.
• He emphasized reliable supply chains and diversified markets as essential to economic resilience.
• Jaishankar said developing economies continue to face pressure in energy, food, fertilizer, health security, and access to finance, and that BRICS coordination can help address these areas.
• He highlighted India’s BRICS chairship activities, including more than 80 meetings, and stressed inclusive engagement with partner countries and smoother integration of newer members.
• He also reiterated the importance of diplomacy, dialogue, and stronger cooperation against terrorism.