In editorial, Global Times says Xi is expected to present initiatives to raise the quality of cooperation among BRICS members
Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 10:36:00 UTC
Key Points
- Xi Jinping is expected to present China's vision and initiatives to deepen BRICS cooperation at the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, hosted by India.
- The summit coincides with the 20th anniversary of the BRICS mechanism and its expansion toward new members and partners from the Global South.
- The Global Times editorial says Xi will discuss international developments, the future of BRICS, and expanded joint projects, with priorities including sustainable development, artificial intelligence, the digital economy, agriculture and poverty reduction.
- China is expected to assume the rotating BRICS presidency in 2027 and seek stronger coordination among members' development strategies, linking BRICS initiatives to China's Belt and Road cooperation.
- The article notes China's role in shaping BRICS through BRICS Plus, the New Development Bank in Shanghai, and support for expansion and Global South participation.
- New interest from countries such as Malaysia, Iraq and Madagascar, and membership moves at the New Development Bank, are presented as evidence of BRICS' growing influence and the challenge of delivering concrete results after expansion.