The Official BRICS Family Photo: A Symbol That Grows Over Time

Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 14:47:43 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS leaders posed for the official family photo at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12, 2026.
• The photo was taken in front of young banyan trees, a national symbol of India, representing growth over time.
• The summit was held on September 12 and 13, and leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration.
• BRICS was created in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining in 2011 and additional members joining in early 2024.
• India holds the pro tempore BRICS presidency in 2026 and will hand it over to China.