India’s Ministry of External Affairs outlines a diplomatic roadmap for May 2026, featuring the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Delhi and Prime Minister Modi’s five-nation tour focusing on energy and green innovation.
An opinion essay argues that BRICS is designed to coordinate diverse national interests rather than enforce one uniform foreign-policy line.
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov highlighted the bloc’s economic strength ahead of the New Development Bank Board of Governors meeting.
The National Academy of Direct Taxes in Nagpur hosted BRICS officials for an AML/CFT training session under India’s 2026 Chairmanship.
The grouping has a future, not as a binding structure demanding policy alignment but as a tool for members to enhance leverage and maximise options.
As the 2026 BRICS president, India faces strategic choices in leading the bloc amidst US pressure and internal disagreements while championing a multipolar global order.
Iran’s Foreign Minister is expected to visit India for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, reflecting growing ties between New Delhi and Tehran amid significant geopolitical developments.
The 5th BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions Leaders Summit concluded with the adoption of a new work plan and declaration focused on urban mobility and ease of living.
India convenes the first SME Working Group Meeting under its 2026 BRICS Chairship, focusing on MSME finance and fintech ecosystems.
