Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian Likely to Visit India for BRICS Summit
Diplomatic sources say Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is likely to attend the BRICS summit in India, where consensus on West Asia remains a challenge.
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Russia Proposes Strengthening BRICS Cooperation in AI and Digital Transformation
Russia suggested enhancing BRICS cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and independent financial infrastructure during a meeting of BRICS finance ministers and central bankers in India.
Iran Expects to Join BRICS New Development Bank Soon, Hemmati Says
Iran’s central bank governor announced expected accession while calling for closer BRICS financial cooperation; the article notes that NDB membership remains unconfirmed.
India’s Finance Minister and RBI Governor Co-Chair BRICS Financial Meeting in Jaipur
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted central bank cooperation on financial stability and reviewed BRICS financial workstreams at the August 12–13 meeting.
A Chinese Buy-in for BRICS
An opinion article examines BRICS’ role in AI governance and China’s efforts to build support for international digital rules among Global South countries.
Russia, China Reaffirm Support for India’s BRICS Chairship 2026
Chinese and Russian representatives in India reaffirmed support for India’s BRICS chairship at an ambassadors’ roundtable discussion in New Delhi.
BRICS Summit: India to champion development issues, no push for common currency
India’s BRICS Summit agenda will emphasize development finance and emerging-economy priorities, while common currency and further expansion are expected to receive limited traction.
Panel asks government if India will push de-dollarisation agenda at BRICS summit
A parliamentary panel questioned whether India will advance de-dollarisation and financial sovereignty issues at the BRICS summit, while the government has opposed a common BRICS currency.
Three-day BRICS working group meeting on Oceanic-Polar Science and Technology begins in Goa
Scientists and officials from eight BRICS member countries are meeting in Goa to discuss cooperation in ocean and polar science and technology under India’s 2026 BRICS Presidency.