India to Host 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi with Focus on Global Governance, Economic Cooperation and Sustainable Development
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Source: Navabharat | Original Published At: 2026-09-09 11:49:24 UTC
Key Points
- India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12-13 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam under the theme Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.
- The summit will bring together leaders of BRICS member countries, partner countries and invited nations, with India chairing the BRICS process for the fourth time.
- Discussions will focus on reforming global governance, strengthening multilateralism, economic cooperation, trade, finance, technology, energy security and sustainable development.
- The first day will include a closed session on Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism, a Bharat Innovates exhibition, a group photo, a tree-planting programme and a gala dinner.
- The second day will feature an open session on Shaping Inclusive Global Growth, where BRICS and outreach partners will discuss global economic development and related challenges.
- The 2026 summit coincides with the 20th anniversary of BRICS, and more than 350 meetings and events have been held in over 25 Indian cities during India's chairmanship.