Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the foreign ministers of the BRICS on 14 May 2026 in New Delhi, marking the start of a two‑day foreign‑minister conclave ahead of the annual BRICS summit scheduled for September.
Key Developments
- High‑level dialogue between PM Modi and the visiting Foreign Ministers of Russia, Iran, Brazil, Indonesia and South Africa.
- Discussions covered the Ukraine situation, the broader West Asia crisis, and the impact of energy supply disruptions on emerging economies.
- PM Modi reiterated India’s stance of “dialogue and diplomacy” as the preferred pathway for conflict resolution.
- Russian FM Sergei Lavrov briefed India on progress since his meeting with President Vladimir Putin at the 23rd India‑Russia Annual Summit in December 2025.
Important Facts
The expanded BRICS 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 49.5% of world population, 40% of global GDP and 26% of global trade.
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