Quad Meeting in Delhi Today, Discussion from China to Indo-Pacific Security; How is India Balancing with BRICS?

Source: नवभारत टाइम्स | Original Published At: 2026-05-26 02:07:12 UTC

Key Points

• Quad Foreign Ministers met in Delhi on May 26 to discuss Indo-Pacific security, supply chains, technology, and challenges from China.
• India currently holds the BRICS chairmanship; a recent BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in Delhi ended without a joint statement due to divergent views on West Asia and Iran.
• The article analyzes India's diplomatic strategy of maintaining relations with both Quad (US-led security focus) and BRICS (alternative economic order).
• BRICS members China and Russia advocate for reducing dependency on the US dollar, while former US President Trump has threatened 100% tariffs against such initiatives.
• The upcoming BRICS Summit in September may see the attendance of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
• Quad nations are focusing on positive agenda items like vaccines, health security, clean energy, and digital infrastructure to present a constructive image.