What key issues of the BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi in September? | Explained
India is preparing to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi this September, serving as the bloc's Chair for 2026. The summit will focus on coordinating priorities among the 11 member nations, including recent additions like Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, amidst high-profile attendance from global leaders.
Why it matters
As BRICS continues to expand, the summit serves as a critical platform for emerging economies to negotiate geopolitical and economic cooperation.
The story so far: With only about a month to go for the 18th BRICS Summit, India is pulling out all the stops for the multilateral event to be held in New Delhi. Discussions during the summit will be closely watched as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among the leaders expected to attend. A flurry of Ministerial sessions and working group discussions have been held in the run-up to the main event. This year, India is the Chair of the 11-member bloc of developing nations.
September 12 and 13 are the key dates for the BRICS Summit to be held in the national capital. India took up the role of Chair of BRICS on January 1, 2026 and will pass on the baton to China at the end of the year. India has previously held the role in 2012, 2016 and 2021.
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