<p><strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</strong> welcomed the foreign ministers of the <span class="key-term" data-definition="BRICS — A grouping of major emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and later additions) that together represent about 40% of global GDP; relevant to GS3: Economy and GS1: International Relations">BRICS</span> on <strong>14 May 2026</strong> in New Delhi, marking the start of a two‑day foreign‑minister conclave ahead of the <span class="key-term" data-definition="annual BRICS summit — The yearly meeting of BRICS heads of state to decide on collective strategies; relevant to GS1 and GS3">annual BRICS summit</span> scheduled for September.</p>
<h3>Key Developments</h3>
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<li>High‑level dialogue between <strong>PM Modi</strong> and the visiting <span class="key-term" data-definition="Foreign Minister — The senior government official responsible for a country's external affairs and diplomacy; central to GS2: Polity and GS1: International Relations">Foreign Ministers</span> of Russia, Iran, Brazil, Indonesia and South Africa.</li>
<li>Discussions covered the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Ukraine conflict — Ongoing war that began in 2022, influencing global security and energy markets; significant for GS1: International Relations and GS3: Economy">Ukraine</span> situation, the broader <span class="key-term" data-definition="West Asia crisis — Refers to the geopolitical tensions and conflicts in the Middle East, affecting energy supplies and trade; relevant to GS1 and GS3">West Asia</span> crisis, and the impact of <span class="key-term" data-definition="energy supply disruptions — Interruptions in the flow of oil, gas, or electricity, often caused by geopolitical events; a key concern for GS3: Economy">energy supply disruptions</span> on emerging economies.</li>
<li>PM Modi reiterated India’s stance of “dialogue and diplomacy” as the preferred pathway for conflict resolution.</li>
<li>Russian FM <span class="key-term" data-definition="Foreign Minister — The senior government official responsible for a country's external affairs and diplomacy; central to GS2: Polity and GS1: International Relations">Sergei Lavrov</span> briefed India on progress since his meeting with President Vladimir Putin at the 23rd India‑Russia Annual Summit in December 2025.</li>
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<h3>Important Facts</h3>
<p>The expanded <span class="key-term" data-definition="BRICS — A grouping of major emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and later additions) that together represent about 40% of global GDP; relevant to GS3: Economy and GS1: International Relations">BRICS</span> now comprises 11 members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia (joined in 2025). Collectively, they account for <strong>49.5% of world population, 40% of global GDP and 26% of global trade</strong>.</p>
<p>India, holding the <span class="key-term" data-definition="I
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