BRICS at Crossroads: India’s 2026 Summit Faces Membership Expansion and Agenda Focus Challenges
India’s BRICS presidency navigates geopolitical tensions, post-expansion consolidation, and economic cooperation priorities ahead of Delhi summit
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Brazil-India Strategic Coordination Could Shape BRICS’ Institutional Evolution
Brazilian President Lula’s India visit focuses on BRICS reform, economic cooperation, and Global South representation in multilateral governance.
Strengthening BRICS: India Leads Strategic Partnerships
Under India’s chairmanship, BRICS members discuss enhancing strategic partnerships and reforming global governance.
Russian FM Lavrov Refutes Trump’s Claim on India’s Russian Oil Purchases, Highlights BRICS Energy Security
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov denies U.S. President Trump’s assertion about India halting Russian oil imports, emphasizing energy security as a key BRICS agenda item.
India Sets the Agenda for BRICS: A Focused Vision
India presents its 2026 BRICS chairmanship priorities at the Sherpas meeting, emphasizing resilience, innovation, and institutional development.
India hosts BRICS Sherpas meeting to advance 2026 chairship priorities
India presents its BRICS chairship agenda focusing on resilience, innovation, and sustainability while coordinating with expanded membership.
Russia’s Lavrov Clarifies India’s Stance on Russian Oil Purchases Amid BRICS Chairmanship
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov states only Trump claimed India would stop buying Russian oil, emphasizing India’s focus on energy security during its BRICS chairmanship.
India’s People-Centric Approach as BRICS 2026 Chair Appreciated
India presents BRICS 2026 priorities focusing on resilience, innovation, and sustainability during first Sherpas meeting in New Delhi.
India Hosts First BRICS Sherpas’ Meeting Under 2026 Chairmanship
India convened BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas in New Delhi to outline its 2026 Chairmanship priorities focusing on resilience, innovation, and sustainability across multiple sectors.