Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said leaders from around the world are gathering in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit beginning tomorrow. In a social media post, Mr Modi expressed confidence that the conference will witness positive and meaningful discussions on various issues, with the welfare of the world as the guiding objective. 

 

The two day Summit which will be held at Bharat Mandapam will bring together eleven major emerging and developing economies, including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, India, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the UAE. The theme of India’s Chairship 2026 is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.

 

World leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan will participate in the Summit. Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Ali will also participate. Brazil will be represented by Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud will also participate in the Summit. 

 

The Summit will get underway tomorrow with a Closed Session for BRICS Member Countries on  “Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism”. Leaders of BRICS Member Countries will witness the Bharat Innovates Exhibition at Bharat Mandapam.

 

They will also undertake a joint tree plantation which will be followed by a Gala Dinner hosted by Prime Minister Modi. The Prime Minister will hold a series of bilateral meetings with BRICS leaders on the sidelines of the Summit. On Sunday, Mr Modi will welcome the Leaders of BRICS Partner Countries and Outreach Invitees. The Leaders will participate in a Session on “Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth”.