At 20 Years, BRICS Advances as Pillar of Multipolar World
The article argues that BRICS has strengthened the Global South’s influence against unilateralism, protectionism and Western dominance over global governance.
The article argues that BRICS has strengthened the Global South’s influence against unilateralism, protectionism and Western dominance over global governance.
Speaking at the BRICS Summit 2026, Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh said India’s BRICS presidency reflects national pride and urged stronger engagement with member countries.
BRICS states agreed on a joint final declaration after negotiations lasting into the early morning hours; Berliner Zeitung presents the full text in German.
India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi as the grouping marks 20 years and expands to 11 members.
The group arrives at its New Delhi summit with growing economic weight but deep divisions over major global crises.
Ramaphosa urged BRICS to invest in industry, technology, energy, infrastructure and logistics to strengthen the economic autonomy of the Global South.
The meeting takes place as the mechanism marks its 20th anniversary, expands its international presence and attracts new countries from the Global South.
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.
UAE Assistant Foreign Minister Omran Sharaf said the UAE is using its BRICS membership to deepen trade, economic and people-to-people connectivity between East and West ahead of the bloc’s summit in New Delhi.