EAM Jaishankar on BRICS’ role in strengthening UN, advancing reform

Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-09-26 03:55:05 UTC

Key Points

• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the emergence of groupings such as BRICS does not represent an alternative to the United Nations.
• He stated that BRICS remains supportive of the UN and its reform, and that the BRICS Summit reaffirmed the centrality of the UN to the international system.
• Jaishankar argued that newer groupings should not be viewed as a choice between the UN and alternative forums, noting that the UN has both shortcomings and significant achievements.
• He said BRICS priorities such as resilience, sustainability, innovation and cooperation are also key issues for the UN and can strengthen the cause of UN reform.
• Jaishankar described BRICS as a non-Western platform that provides space for alternative viewpoints and said interest in joining increased after the grouping’s expansion.
• He noted that the expanded BRICS has 11 members and that demand from countries to join could have been much larger after the summit held in New Delhi under India’s chairship.