BRICS Summit Hosting Reflects India’s Growing Global Stature: Delhi BJP Chief

Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-09-14 02:54:10 UTC

Key Points

• Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra said India's hosting of the BRICS Summit 2026 reflects the country's growing global stature under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• He linked the opportunity to host the summit to India's previous G20 presidency and the philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'.
• Malhotra said discussions with BRICS nations on trade, digital payments, the New Development Bank and alternative currencies could support India's development goals.
• Prime Minister Modi interacted with leaders of BRICS partner countries and outreach invitees and addressed a summit session themed around resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
• The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit recognized traditional, complementary and integrative medicine as relevant to strengthening health systems and universal health coverage.