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Relations over rivalry, people over politics: India looks to build BRICS bridges in uncertain world

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Source: Hindustan Times | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 03:43:46 UTC

Key Points

  • India will host the 18th BRICS Summit and seeks to strengthen multilateral ties through a development-oriented, people-centric approach.
  • New Delhi's approach emphasizes relationships over rivalry, substance over statements, and people over politics.
  • BRICS leaders are scheduled to meet on September 12 to discuss global governance and multilateralism.
  • India views BRICS as a complementary forum in a multipolar world alongside the G20, SCO, and Quad.
  • Under India's chairship, BRICS will reaffirm its commitment to reforming global governance and strengthening multilateralism.
  • India aims to amplify the voice of the Global South at the summit.
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