In New Delhi, Xi Jinping Seeks BRICS at the Forefront of Global Order Reform
Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 02:07:49 UTC
Key Points
- Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on 12-13 September, according to an announcement by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported by Xinhua.
- The summit aims to expand cooperation among BRICS countries and strengthen the role of the Global South in international governance, with BRICS currently comprising 11 members and 10 partner countries.
- Xi's engagement with BRICS dates back to the 2013 Durban summit and includes support for economic integration, connectivity, cultural exchanges, and the BRICS Plus cooperation model.
- Xinhua cited data indicating that BRICS countries account for nearly half of the world's population, about 30% of the global economy, and roughly one-fifth of international trade.
- Economic cooperation instruments highlighted include the BRICS Go-Global Express launched from Xiamen and the BRICS Innovation Partnership Center, which has facilitated more than 100 projects and investments exceeding 62 billion yuan.
- The New Development Bank has approved 139 projects totaling approximately US$43 billion by the end of 2025, supporting green energy, transport infrastructure, and access to drinking water in Global South countries.
- China is pushing for a more active BRICS role in reforming multilateral institutions, including quota redistribution at the International Monetary Fund and greater developing-country representation at the World Bank.