“World going through difficult time but BRICS a stabilising force”: Ex-Sherpa Bhattacharyya

Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-09-10 17:13:29 UTC

Key Points

• Former BRICS Sherpa and Indian diplomat Sanjay Bhattacharyya said BRICS is a stabilising force amid global geopolitical churn as India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit.
• The summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13 in New Delhi and will mark the culmination of India's BRICS presidency.
• Bhattacharyya said India's chairship comes at a crucial juncture as BRICS marks 20 years of its existence, with an agenda focused on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
• He said India's agenda also reflects a humanity-first and people-centric approach and emphasises pragmatic, outcome-oriented actions.
• Under India's chairship, the summit agenda is expected to cover international cooperation in trade, digital technology, finance, energy security and global governance reform.
• Discussions are expected to include resilient global supply chains, cross-border payment integration, greater use of national currencies, MSME development, digital trade and artificial intelligence.
• Bhattacharyya welcomed BRICS expansion and said the grouping should remain focused on promoting economic development and creating greater space for emerging economies in global governance.