India to Redefine BRICS Leadership in 2026 with Focus on Innovation, Sustainability, and Global South
As India prepares to assume the presidency of BRICS in 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to reshape the multilateral grouping with a renewed focus on resilience, innovation, and global cooperation. Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi emphasized India’s commitment to giving BRICS a "new form" under its leadership. “Under India’s BRICS presidency, we will redefine BRICS as ‘Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability’. Just as we prioritized the Global South during our G20 presidency, our [...]