Xi and Modi Meet at BRICS Summit
BRICS states expressed deep concern over Middle East tensions, while the summit was dominated by Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
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BRICS 2026: Full Text of the Delhi Declaration in German
BRICS states agreed on a joint final declaration after negotiations lasting into the early morning hours; Berliner Zeitung presents the full text in German.
BRICS at 20 and What the 18th Summit Is About
India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi as the grouping marks 20 years and expands to 11 members.
BRICS Pay opens platform to more countries and eyes decentralised payment network
BRICS Pay is expanding its cross-border payment network, with memorandums signed with companies in China, Belarus and Turkey and plans to connect additional national payment systems.
South African President Proposes Strong BRICS Industry to Expand Global South Autonomy
Ramaphosa urged BRICS to invest in industry, technology, energy, infrastructure and logistics to strengthen the economic autonomy of the Global South.
India Proposes BRICS DPI Repository and Capacity-Building Hubs for Digital Transformation
At the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting, India proposed digital public infrastructure repositories, capacity-building centers, and voluntary pilot programmes to support BRICS digital transformation.
India has a chance to change what BRICS stands for: more choices, not more blocs
An opinion piece argues that India should use the BRICS summit to redefine the grouping as a platform for more choices, including payment interoperability and governance reform at the New Development Bank.
In editorial, Global Times says Xi is expected to present initiatives to raise the quality of cooperation among BRICS members
The meeting takes place as the mechanism marks its 20th anniversary, expands its international presence and attracts new countries from the Global South.
Putin Highlights ‘Substantial Advantage’ of BRICS
Russian President Vladimir Putin said BRICS has substantial intellectual and technological potential and can help shape institutions for emerging sectors such as platform economy, fintech, and digital trade.