Pakistan’s BRICS Membership Bid Faces Consensus Hurdle
Pakistan seeks closer economic cooperation through BRICS, but admission requires agreement from every existing member, including India.
Pakistan seeks closer economic cooperation through BRICS, but admission requires agreement from every existing member, including India.
An opinion article calls for the New Development Bank to expand transition finance for hard-to-abate sectors through capital reforms and greater private-sector lending.
Proposals stemming from the Jaipur trade ministers’ meeting could receive leaders’ backing, covering MSME finance, global value chains and digitally delivered services.
New Delhi is preparing for the 18th BRICS Summit with security, infrastructure, and branding upgrades as leaders from member countries are expected to discuss trade, economic cooperation, and geopolitical ties.
Brazil’s foreign minister says BRICS is not pursuing de-dollarisation or a common currency, while highlighting flexible payment mechanisms, trade cooperation and institutional reform.
BRICS Summit under India’s 2026 chairship will focus on national currencies for cross-border payments, boosting New Development Bank’s role, and enhancing financial cooperation to strengthen economic resilience.
Analysts and former diplomats discussed BRICS’ expanding role, India’s presidency priorities, institutional cooperation, financial alternatives, and implementation challenges ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting unveiled the BRICS India 2026 visual identity ahead of the event scheduled in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026.
India’s 2026 BRICS Presidency highlights trade, investment, resilient supply chains and broader cooperation among emerging economies.