CGTN: How BRICS Countries Open New Perspectives for Global South Development
Source: Les Affaires | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 07:30:00 UTC
Key Points
- The 18th BRICS summit is held in New Delhi on 12-13 September 2026 under the theme of strengthening resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
- The article links China's four global initiatives to BRICS cooperation as a framework for creating development opportunities for the Global South.
- The New Development Bank has approved 139 projects worth about USD 43 billion by end-2025, supporting renewable energy, transport, housing and water access.
- BRICS cooperation is expanding into food security, agricultural trade, climate-resilient agriculture and a proposed BRICS grain exchange.
- The bloc's cultural and people-to-people frameworks include cinema, education, sport, media and youth exchanges.
- A 2025 BRICS statement on AI governance advocates a more inclusive digital ecosystem and greater participation by developing countries in rule-setting.