BRICS must work towards addressing economic hurdles: Jaishankar

Source: Daily Excelsior | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 08:17:26 UTC

Key Points

• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said BRICS should address economic challenges through transparent trade and investment practices.
• Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum, he highlighted the need to manage supply chain disruptions and ensure dependable logistics and a predictable business environment.
• He said BRICS should help businesses find partners, access markets, connect supply networks, and turn complementarities into commercial partnerships.
• Jaishankar linked higher economic activity and economic security to greater self-reliance and resilience to shocks.
• He also called for energy systems capable of coping with disruption and transition pathways suited to different national circumstances.
• India is hosting the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.