The BRICS Summit 2026 will focus on global welfare, development and key international issues, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said. India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13 under its 2026 chairship. The summit will bring together leaders of the 11 BRICS member countries at Bharat Mandapam. India’s presidency is guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” The discussions are expected to build on months of ministerial meetings covering development, trade, technology, security and people-focused cooperation.PM Narendra Modi shared an update on the BRICS Summit through his official X account, highlighting the key discussions and India’s priorities at the summit. PM Narendra Modi’s X postWhat Will BRICS Summit Discuss?The BRICS Summit 2026 is being positioned as a platform for practical cooperation on issues affecting countries and people across the Global South. India’s chairship has followed a people-centric and “Humanity First” approach, with resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability at its core. Several meetings held during the year have already produced proposals and agreements across different sectors.The summit comes as BRICS continues to expand its role in global economic and political discussions. The grouping now has 11 members, while its agenda covers economic and financial cooperation, political and security matters, technology, sustainable development and people-to-people exchanges.The summit will be held on September 12–13 in New Delhi.Bharat Mandapam will host the 18th BRICS Summit.India’s 2026 chairship theme focuses on four key pillars.BRICS has 11 member countries in 2026.India has held more than 350 meetings and high-level engagements during its chairship.India’s BRICS PrioritiesIndia assumed the BRICS chairship on January 1, 2026, and has used the year to advance cooperation across multiple sectors. Official government information says more than 350 meetings and high-level engagements were held across 25 cities before the leaders’ summit.These discussions have covered areas including agriculture, education, labour, women’s empowerment, digital technology, science, trade and communications. The approach has been aimed at creating practical outcomes rather than limiting BRICS cooperation to political dialogue.India has also stressed the interests of developing nations and the wider Global South. Earlier BRICS discussions under India’s chairship have highlighted inclusive development, digital inclusion, sustainable growth, resilient supply chains and stronger cooperation in emerging technologies.Also Read: BRICS Summit 2026: BRICS Pay Focuses on Financial Sovereignty, Pawan Joshi SaysLatest BRICS Summit UpdateThe New Delhi summit will bring together the BRICS leadership after a year of sectoral discussions under India’s chairship. The official agenda has developed around the four-part theme of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, while the broader BRICS framework continues to address economic, security and development concerns.Recent ministerial outcomes include cooperation on digital agriculture, resilient labour markets, education, ICT infrastructure and scientific innovation. These developments give the leaders a broad set of issues to review at the summit.Key HighlightsBRICS Summit 2026 will take place in New Delhi on September 12–13.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading India’s fourth BRICS chairship.The summit theme is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”BRICS currently comprises 11 member countries.More than 350 BRICS meetings and high-level engagements were held during India’s chairship.Development, technology, trade, sustainability and people-centric cooperation are major areas of focus.BRICS Summit Focuses On WelfareThe BRICS Summit 2026 will be an important moment for India’s chairship as leaders meet to review cooperation and discuss major global challenges. PM Modi’s people-focused approach places global welfare and the interests of developing countries at the centre of the broader agenda.The September 12–13 meeting in New Delhi will build on the work carried out throughout India’s presidency. With the grouping now comprising 11 countries, the summit is expected to underline cooperation on development, innovation, sustainability and other shared priorities.Disclaimer: This article is provided for knowledge purposes and to provide news information based on verified reports.
