Indian-origin Russian legislator Abhay Kumar Singh described BRICS as a platform for mutual cooperation in economy and culture, while South African business leader Mtho Xulu called for stronger institutionalisation of the grouping.
BRICS Summit 2026: Politicians from 11 countries, foreign guests, and VIP delegations will gather in the capital for the two-day summit.
A senior Congress leader said India’s BRICS representation should reflect the entire country and urged the government to consult the Opposition ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit.
India’s Education Ministry, together with the Ministry of External Affairs, is hosting the BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition 2026 in New Delhi alongside the 18th BRICS Summit to connect Indian startups, universities and research institutions with BRICS stakeholders.
During the BRICS Summit 2026 in Delhi, former Indian foreign minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid commented on India’s role, terrorism, climate change, de-dollarization, and BRICS as a bridge between the Global North and the Global South.
China’s Foreign Ministry said BRICS promote multilateralism, equity, justice and common development, and confirmed President Xi Jinping’s participation in the upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi.
India’s trade with BRICS countries has more than doubled over five years, with exports to the bloc projected to reach $200 billion by 2030, according to an ASSOCHAM report.
As India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit, the expanded bloc’s economic weight, internal consensus challenges and India’s push for practical cooperation will be tested.
India’s Commerce Minister urged BRICS members to interconnect payment systems, expand trade in local currencies, and make digital trade more accessible at the BRICS Business Forum 2026.
