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India to Host 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi in September 2026

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India will host the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Under its fourth BRICS chairship, India has adopted the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," focusing on inclusive growth and global cooperation. BRICS, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded to 11 members by 2026, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Indonesia. India's role as chair involves organizing the summit and leading discussions on trade, finance, digital cooperation, climate action, and sustainable development, with the summit marking 20 years since BRICS' formation.

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Key Facts

  • The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled for 12-13 September 2026.
  • The venue is Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India.
  • India’s BRICS Chairship theme for 2026: "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."
  • BRICS originally included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
  • By 2026, BRICS has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia.
  • India is hosting BRICS chairship for the fourth time (previously in 2012, 2016, and 2021).
  • BRICS summits have been held annually since the first summit in 2009, Yekaterinburg, Russia.
  • BRICS promotes cooperation on political, economic, security, climate, and trade issues.

Background & Context

BRICS is an intergovernmental organization of major emerging economies formed in 2006 initially as BRIC, later renamed BRICS after South Africa joined in 2010. The group aims to enhance cooperation and provide a platform for emerging and developing countries to expand their influence on global economic and political governance. India has played a significant role in BRICS diplomacy including contributing to the New Development Bank and multilateral cooperation initiatives. The 18th Summit marks the 20th anniversary of the BRICS grouping.

Why This Matters for Exams

The 2026 BRICS Summit is significant for understanding India’s foreign policy priorities and the dynamics of emerging multilateral groups shaping global governance. Knowing the summit’s dates, theme, expanded membership, and India's chairship history is crucial for current affairs questions, especially in regional language exams like Bengali and in competitive exams focusing on international relations, economic diplomacy, and global governance.

Points to Remember

  • India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on 12-13 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
  • Theme: "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."
  • BRICS has expanded from 5 to 11 members by 2026.
  • India's fourth chairship: 2012, 2016, 2021, and 2026.
  • BRICS focusses on political, economic, security cooperation, and sustainable development agendas.

Practice MCQs

Question 1

  1. Where will the 18th BRICS Summit be held in 2026?
  2. a) Goa b) New Delhi c) Johannesburg d) Rio de Janeiro

Answer: b) New Delhi

Question 2

  1. What is the theme of India's BRICS Chairship in 2026?
  2. a) Economic Growth and Stability b) Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability c) Global Trade and Development d) Peace and Security First

Answer: b) Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability

Question 3

  1. How many times has India chaired BRICS as of 2026?
  2. a) Two b) Three c) Four d) Five

Answer: c) Four

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