BRICS Authority and Global Influence Continue to Grow Steadily, Putin Says
Russian President Vladimir Putin said BRICS member states are deepening cooperation and that the bloc’s global authority and influence continue to grow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said BRICS member states are deepening cooperation and that the bloc’s global authority and influence continue to grow.
The leaders of India, Russia and China shared a symbolic hand-holding moment at the BRICS summit, echoing a similar gesture at the SCO summit in Bishkek.
BRICS leaders at a summit in New Delhi sought to strengthen the bloc’s global influence, issue a joint declaration, and promote reforms to international institutions.
India’s BRICS presidency highlights diplomatic protocol choices and internal challenges as the grouping faces geopolitical tensions and limited consensus.
Delhi’s luxury hotels turned the 18th BRICS Summit into a showcase of Indian hospitality, combining personalised cultural gestures, regional cuisine and heightened security while hosting heads of state and large delegations.
The BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted BRICS+ Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, focusing on inclusive growth, innovation, women’s leadership, healthcare and business partnerships under India’s BRICS Presidency.
BRICS nations reportedly reached consensus on a joint statement after late-night talks, with India helping bridge differences among the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Tehran over the Iran war and West Asia.
Indian negotiators reached consensus on a BRICS joint statement by resolving differences among Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia over wording related to the ongoing war.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is working on joining the BRICS New Development Bank.