During the BRICS Summit 2026 in Delhi, former Indian foreign minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid commented on India’s role, terrorism, climate change, de-dollarization, and BRICS as a bridge between the Global North and the Global South.
China’s Foreign Ministry said BRICS promote multilateralism, equity, justice and common development, and confirmed President Xi Jinping’s participation in the upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi.
India’s trade with BRICS countries has more than doubled over five years, with exports to the bloc projected to reach $200 billion by 2030, according to an ASSOCHAM report.
As India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit, the expanded bloc’s economic weight, internal consensus challenges and India’s push for practical cooperation will be tested.
India’s Commerce Minister urged BRICS members to interconnect payment systems, expand trade in local currencies, and make digital trade more accessible at the BRICS Business Forum 2026.
A Russian Helicopters Group official said India’s leadership in BRICS helped advance discussions on a proposed disaster relief mechanism, while also highlighting India-Russia aviation cooperation.
A 25-minute BRICS Symphony featuring Indian classical dance and music will headline Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s gala dinner at Bharat Mandapam during the BRICS summit.
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.
