EAM Jaishankar Engages BRICS 2026 Sherpas Ahead of India’s Chairmanship
Source: Lokmat Times | Original Published At: 2026-02-10 13:26:57 UTC
Key Points
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met BRICS 2026 sherpas and country representatives in New Delhi to discuss priorities including resilience, innovation, and sustainability
- India launched official BRICS 2026 website, theme ('Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'), and logo featuring 'Namaste' gesture symbolizing unity
- BRICS now comprises 11 full members including recent additions Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE (2024), and Indonesia (2025), with 10 partner countries joining in 2025
- Logo design incorporates BRICS pillars: Political & Security cooperation, Economic & Financial partnership, and People-to-People exchanges
- Meeting emphasized BRICS' role in global governance and consultation on regional/international issues