International journalists covering the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi welcomed discussions on economic cooperation, local-currency trade and digital payment systems, while a Russian blogger called for greater focus on peace.
Bank Indonesia Governor Destry Damayanti said BRICS countries should develop cross-border payments in national currencies to shield their economies from geopolitical risks.
Top Delhi hotels curated regional Indian menus for BRICS summit delegates and dignitaries.
The BRICS business forum opened in New Delhi ahead of India’s annual summit, with digital technology and resilient trade networks emerging as key priorities for member states.
BRICS leaders meeting in New Delhi are expected to discuss energy security, the West Asia conflict and trade, even as member interests diverge across oil producers and consumers.
Bangladesh said it would not attend the BRICS summit in any official capacity after its prime minister was invited only as BIMSTEC chair, while also reviewing more than 100 agreements with India.
A Chinese opinion piece says BRICS continues to grow despite predictions of decline and calls for openness, multilateralism and stronger cooperation, ahead of China’s 2027 rotating presidency.
India is using its BRICS chairship to promote an ‘Energy for All’ agenda focused on affordable and reliable energy, climate finance, clean-energy technologies, and critical-mineral cooperation.
Iran says a common BRICS currency remains under consideration as the bloc pushes greater use of national currencies for trade ahead of the New Delhi summit.
