BRICS must work towards addressing economic hurdles: Jaishankar
India’s External Affairs Minister said BRICS should strengthen transparent trade, investment, logistics, and energy resilience while hosting the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
India’s External Affairs Minister said BRICS should strengthen transparent trade, investment, logistics, and energy resilience while hosting the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to India for the BRICS Summit is viewed as part of a broader strategic and multilateral agenda amid strained bilateral ties.
Analysts say BRICS has strengthened Global South bargaining power but faces internal divisions and dollar dependence, with some arguing its success lies in constraining Western dominance rather than replacing Western institutions.
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi examines whether the expanded 11-member grouping can convert diversity into practical cooperation under India’s chairship.
At the BRICS Business Forum 2026, Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged member and partner countries to open markets, reduce non-tariff barriers, connect payment systems, and expand cooperation in trade, technology, and agriculture.
The article outlines the origins, expansion, institutional development, and growing economic influence of BRICS, including its strategic goals and upcoming India presidency.
Leaders of the main emerging economies meet in India with very different priorities, especially on wars.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left Tehran for New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, saying the grouping aims to counter unilateralism and deepen economic, trade, industrial and scientific cooperation.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will attend the BRICS Summit in India as ASEAN chair, while also pursuing bilateral ties with New Delhi.