BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the bloc
BRICS leaders are convening in New Delhi to discuss economic cooperation, trade, and global institutional reform. The summit aims to strengthen ties among emerging economies while exploring alternatives to Western-dominated financial systems.
Why it matters
The meeting underscores the growing influence of the BRICS bloc as it seeks to challenge Western economic hegemony and reshape global governance.
Leaders of the BRICS nations are meeting in New Delhi on Saturday for a summit focused on trade, investment and global conflicts, as the bloc seeks a bigger role in shaping the global agenda for emerging and developing countries.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and counterparts from the other eight BRICS members. The summit comes as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, along with rising U.S.-China tensions, test the bloc's ability to find common ground among countries with competing geopolitical interests.
Thousands of police and paramilitary personnel were deployed around the summit venue and other parts of New Delhi, with traffic restrictions and diversions in place.
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