No joint statement at Brics meet due to divisions over West Asia conflict
Iran and UAE disagreements over Israel conflict prevented consensus at BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting; India issued chair’s statement with dissent notes instead.
BRICS Backs India’s Push Against Terrorism, Condemns Pahalgam Attack
At the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, members endorsed India-backed priorities, condemned terrorism, and advanced cooperation across governance, development, and digital agendas despite no joint statement on West Asia.
EAM holds talks with foreign leaders on BRICS FMM sidelines
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conducted bilateral meetings with multiple foreign leaders during the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, while ministers issued a joint statement on global challenges and BRICS cooperation.
Dilma Rousseff outlines BRICS bank strategy to respond to global crises
The former Brazilian president proclaimed that the BRICS bank must develop a new strategy to maintain the development course over the next five years.
Russia Proposes New BRICS Investment Platform
At a session marking BRICS’ 20th anniversary, Russia’s foreign minister proposed a new investment platform to fund development projects, including via digital assets, with a potential role for the New Development Bank.
“Not a matter of choice”: India signals urgent need for global governance overhaul at BRICS
India urged BRICS to champion sweeping reforms, calling global institutional overhaul ‘not a matter of choice, but of necessity.’ Seeking a ‘more representative’ UN Security Council and fairer financial systems, India warned that ‘reform is overdue’ to address modern challenges like supply chain fragility and energy insecurity.
CNPq launches R$ 33 million call for scientific projects in BRICS
Brazil’s National Council for Scientific and Technological Development opens funding for research partnerships with BRICS countries, with registrations open until July 6.
BRICS Ministers Found Common Ground Despite Differences, Says India’s MEA
India’s MEA said BRICS foreign ministers reached broad consensus across key agenda areas, issuing a 63-paragraph outcome document ahead of the summit later this year.
BRICS delegation explores GIFT City’s role as India’s gateway to cross-border finance
A high-level BRICS delegation visited India’s GIFT City to examine its IFSC ecosystem ahead of India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship and Summit.