BRICS Outreach Countries Selected to Reflect Voice of Global South: MEA

Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 16:50:17 UTC

Key Points

• MEA Secretary Sudhakar Dalela said countries invited to the BRICS outreach session were selected to ensure representation of key developing regions.
• Speaking at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, he said discussions focused on delivering outcomes relevant to the Global South.
• BRICS invited country chairs of ASEAN, the African Union, CELAC, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and BIMSTEC to engage with the grouping.
• The outreach is intended to share what BRICS stands for and the initiatives being undertaken by the grouping with wider partners.