The meeting takes place as the mechanism marks its 20th anniversary, expands its international presence and attracts new countries from the Global South.
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.
The BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted BRICS+ Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, focusing on inclusive growth, innovation, women’s leadership, healthcare and business partnerships under India’s BRICS Presidency.
China will take the BRICS rotating presidency again in 2027 and host the 19th summit, President Xi Jinping said, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a long-term BRICS agenda and digital tracking of cooperation.
BRICS member states have reportedly agreed on a joint declaration calling for an end to unilateral wars without naming any country, while also working to ease tensions between Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed a long-term agenda, stronger implementation mechanisms, and digital tracking of decisions.
Experts discuss expectations for the BRICS Summit 2026, including economic cooperation, alternative payment systems, the India-China relationship, global conflicts, and BRICS’s evolving role as a Global South platform.
Hoda A. Al Khzaimi, part of the UAE delegation to the BRICS women-led development summit, argues that BRICS should move from technology consumption to developing AI capability, intellectual property, resilient value chains, and stronger cyber defences.
BRICS leaders gathered in India for a two-day summit focused on technology, global governance, climate finance, and sustainable development, while facing the challenge of issuing a joint declaration amid tensions between Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
