BRICS is India’s moment. Its neighbours are watching-and worrying about missing out
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Source: ThePrint | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 12:55:51 UTC
Key Points
- Bangladesh was invited to the BRICS outreach process as the current chair of BIMSTEC, rather than as a BRICS member or partner state.
- Bangladesh’s foreign ministry publicly questioned whether Prime Minister Tarique Rahman had been invited, amid tensions with India.
- Bangladesh did not attend or send an envoy to represent BIMSTEC, despite the chair’s role in representing the organisation to external partners.
- Nepal, the current SAARC chair, did not receive a BRICS invitation, with public debate in Nepal focusing more on diplomatic conduct than an official response.
- Pakistan’s foreign ministry said it views China-India relations in a bilateral context and welcomes engagement that supports regional peace and stability.
- The article notes Pakistan’s earlier reported BRICS membership bid and broader concerns about exclusion from regional forums led by India.