The New Delhi Municipal Council has accelerated preparations for the BRICS Summit scheduled for September 12-13, focusing on cleanliness, beautification, infrastructure, security and 24×7 monitoring to present Delhi as a clean, green and safe host city.
Chinese President Xi Jinping may attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi, marking his first India visit in seven years and potentially influencing India-China ties.
Speakers at the forum in Lucknow highlighted academic cooperation, crisis preparedness, startup collaboration and stronger research networks across BRICS.
An analysis by Observer Research Foundation researchers examines BRICS cooperation, expansion and India’s 2026 presidency agenda of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
The 12th BRICS environment ministers’ meeting adopted a joint declaration covering forest restoration, wildfire prevention, circular economy, ecosystem resilience, responsible lifestyles, and climate adaptation.
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said BRICS can promote free flows of trade and investment and serve as a platform for broader economic cooperation.
The Lucknow forum highlighted coordinated investment in children’s health, education and development to support inclusive growth across BRICS.
BRICS sports ministers adopted a joint declaration in Visakhapatnam under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, committing to strengthen cooperation in sports through dialogue, mutual respect and inclusiveness.
A Russian lawmaker’s proposal for a joint BRICS gold repository in Russia drew skepticism from a commentator on Sohu, who suggested a multilateral accounting system instead.
