The correct measure of New Delhi’s BRICS presidency
The success of India’s BRICS presidency will depend on whether its initiatives retain momentum after the chair passes to China in 2027.
The success of India’s BRICS presidency will depend on whether its initiatives retain momentum after the chair passes to China in 2027.
A possible visit to New Delhi would be the Chinese president’s first to India in seven years amid efforts to ease border tensions.
The programme brought young delegates together with policymakers, diplomats and business leaders to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, technology and nation-building.
Thailand became a BRICS partner country in 2025 and has expressed its intention to seek full membership in 2026, with officials highlighting BRICS as a platform for trade, investment and broader economic cooperation.
The New Delhi Municipal Council has accelerated preparations for the BRICS Summit scheduled for September 12-13, focusing on cleanliness, beautification, infrastructure, security and 24×7 monitoring to present Delhi as a clean, green and safe host city.
Chinese President Xi Jinping may attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi, marking his first India visit in seven years and potentially influencing India-China ties.
Speakers at the forum in Lucknow highlighted academic cooperation, crisis preparedness, startup collaboration and stronger research networks across BRICS.
An analysis by Observer Research Foundation researchers examines BRICS cooperation, expansion and India’s 2026 presidency agenda of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
The 12th BRICS environment ministers’ meeting adopted a joint declaration covering forest restoration, wildfire prevention, circular economy, ecosystem resilience, responsible lifestyles, and climate adaptation.