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BRICS

A Strong Voice of the Global South

BRICS 2026 under India’s Chairmanship

Whether it’s influential institutions like the G20 or the chairmanship of the
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
for 2026, India has established its strong position globally over the past decade. Now,
another feather is added to its achievements. India is set to chair the BRICS summit
in 2026. In the presence of foreign representatives, External Affairs Minister
Dr S. Jaishankar launched the ‘BRICS 2026’ website, theme, and logo...

RICS is a crucial platform for cooperation btovd2026.gov.in, was launched by External Affairs
on global political, economic, and develop- Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on January 13. This time,
Bment-related issues. It strengthens the collec- the conference will focus on further strengthening
tive voice of the Global South. Representing nearly the voice of the Global South, and detailed discus-
half of the world’s population, BRICS contributes sions are expected on topics such as zero tolerance
approximately 40% to the global GDP. The theme for for terrorism and responsible AI innovation. BRICS
BRICS 2026, to be held under India’s chairmanship, is brings together 11 major emerging economies of
‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and the world on one platform. The original member
Sustainability’. The official website for BRICS 2026, countries include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and
South Africa. The newly included countries are Saudi
Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and Indonesia.
Four Key Pillars of BRICS External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said that
n Resilience: Strengthening the capacity to address India, under the guidance of Prime Minister Nar-
global supply chain, health, and climate risks. endra Modi, is undertaking its chairmanship with a
n Innovation: Promoting DPI, fintech, AI, and ‘humanity first’ and ‘people-centric’ approach. This
knowledge sharing for service delivery and year’s conference theme reflects the belief that co-
development. operation among BRICS members can help address
n Cooperation: Strengthening coordination shared challenges in a balanced and inclusive
among BRICS countries in policy, finance, trade, manner. The theme emphasizes the importance of
governance reforms, and public participation. strengthening capabilities, promoting innovation,
n Sustainability: Accelerating climate action, and ensuring sustainable development for the
green finance, energy transition, and sustainable benefit of all. n
development.

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