A Russian proposal under study would create a BRICS commercial and payment system using member countries’ currencies, potentially reducing reliance on the dollar and supporting commodity trade.
Bhubaneswar will host the BRICS India Chairship Education Track Meetings with delegates from BRICS member countries.
Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit India for the BRICS summit in New Delhi; if confirmed, it would be his first India trip since the pandemic and Galwan tensions.
China expressed support for India’s efforts to make the BRICS summit successful but declined to confirm whether President Xi Jinping will attend.
BRICS Culture Working Group meetings under India’s 2026 BRICS Presidency addressed cultural cooperation, heritage protection, creative economies, copyright, and ethical use of AI.
China expressed support for India’s BRICS chairmanship and the success of the September summit, while not confirming whether President Xi Jinping will attend.
Analysts said the invitation to the BRICS summit could create an opportunity for India and Bangladesh to work together if Dhaka accepts.
Russian and Chinese leaders are expected to attend the India-hosted BRICS summit, alongside other member and invited leaders.
Source: O Estado de S. Paulo, | Original Published At: 2026-07-29 20:30:00 UTC
