Consensus among countries with distinct geopolitical interests shows the strength of Brasília and New Delhi diplomatic traditions and confirms BRICS’ capacity to build agreement despite internal divergences.
BRICS leaders at a summit in New Delhi sought to strengthen the bloc’s global influence, issue a joint declaration, and promote reforms to international institutions.
India’s BRICS presidency highlights diplomatic protocol choices and internal challenges as the grouping faces geopolitical tensions and limited consensus.
The meeting takes place as the mechanism marks its 20th anniversary, expands its international presence and attracts new countries from the Global South.
Speaking at a BRICS leaders’ meeting in New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the bloc’s large intellectual and technological potential is a major advantage.
A photo gallery highlights Patanjali Ayurved co-founder Acharya Balkrishna meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi.
Speaking at the BRICS summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the WTO, IMF and World Bank need to be improved and called for stronger coordination by BRICS countries within these institutions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said BRICS has substantial intellectual and technological potential and can help shape institutions for emerging sectors such as platform economy, fintech, and digital trade.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said BRICS members are deepening cooperation in politics and security, economy and finance, and culture and humanitarian spheres at a meeting in New Delhi.
