BRICS foreign ministers convene in New Delhi amidst U.S.-Israeli-Iran tensions, seeking consensus on energy prices and geopolitical stability despite internal clashes between Iran and UAE.
Tensions in Iran challenge consensus-building for the upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and 18th Summit, particularly with the involvement of new members.
An Indian expert says regional tensions involving new BRICS members are making it harder to finalize a consensus draft before the September BRICS Summit.
Indonesia’s Foreign Minister arrives in New Delhi for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting hosted by India on May 14-15, 2026.
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.
