Bangladesh said it would not attend the BRICS summit in any official capacity after its prime minister was invited only as BIMSTEC chair, while also reviewing more than 100 agreements with India.
At the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handshake with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted India’s balanced diplomacy and expanded BRICS cooperation.
A Chinese opinion piece says BRICS continues to grow despite predictions of decline and calls for openness, multilateralism and stronger cooperation, ahead of China’s 2027 rotating presidency.
The BRICS summit in New Delhi will focus on strengthening the role of emerging economies in global governance amid conflicts, trade tensions and internal differences.
Sihassak Phuangkhetkeo highlighted Thailand’s BRICS partner status after a social media user asked whether he had invited himself to the summit.
India is using its BRICS chairship to promote an ‘Energy for All’ agenda focused on affordable and reliable energy, climate finance, clean-energy technologies, and critical-mineral cooperation.
Iran says a common BRICS currency remains under consideration as the bloc pushes greater use of national currencies for trade ahead of the New Delhi summit.
Officials are planning cultural visits and heritage stops in New Delhi for spouses of leaders attending the 2026 BRICS Summit, while security has been tightened in crowded areas.
Indian leaders emphasized trade, innovation, supply-chain cooperation, and a greater role for emerging economies in global institutions ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
