BRICS Summit: Xi Jinping, Putin set to attend in New Delhi next week
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Regional & global groupings (QUAD, BRICS, SCO, G20...)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, marking a significant multilateral engagement before passing the chairmanship to China in 2026.
Background
The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 12-13 in New Delhi. India currently chairs the 11-member bloc of developing nations and previously held the chairmanship in 2012, 2016, and 2021.
Facts for Prelims
- Intl. orgBRICS: A multilateral grouping of 11 member nations (as of 2026) including India, China, and Russia.
- PlaceNew Delhi: Host city for the 18th BRICS Summit.
- FactIndia's previous BRICS chairmanships occurred in 2012, 2016, and 2021.
- FactChina is scheduled to take over the BRICS chairmanship from India in late 2026.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of BRICS as a platform for the Global South and evaluate India's role in shaping the bloc's agenda during its chairmanship.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Global South leadership
- Multilateral cooperation
- Economic integration
- Geopolitical balancing
Keywords: Multilateralism · Global South · Strategic Autonomy · Economic Cooperation · Geopolitics
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