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India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026. The meetings are taking place at Bharat Mandapam. This is a big gathering of leaders from major emerging countries.
BRICS started as a group of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and later South Africa. It has grown to include more members such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The group now represents a large part of the world’s population and economy.
Who Is Attending
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting the summit as India holds the BRICS chair this year. Key leaders present include:
- Russian President Vladimir Putin
- Chinese President Xi Jinping (his first visit to India in seven years)
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
- Leaders from Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and other partner countries
Many bilateral meetings are also happening on the sidelines.
Theme and Main Goals
India’s theme for the summit is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” Leaders are talking about:
- Stronger global cooperation and fairer world rules
- Trade, investment, and easier payments between countries
- Food and energy security
- Health, technology, and dealing with climate and disaster risks
- Better supply chains so countries can support each other
The group wants to help developing nations have a bigger voice in global decisions.
Schedule Snapshot
On September 12, leaders hold a closed meeting on global governance. They also visit an innovation exhibition, take a group photo, plant trees together, and attend a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Modi.
On September 13, there is a larger open session with partner countries. The summit is expected to end with a joint statement called the New Delhi Declaration.
Why It Matters
This summit comes at a time of many world challenges, including trade issues and regional conflicts. BRICS countries are looking for ways to work together on practical problems like payments in local currencies, technology sharing, and building stronger economies.
India is using its role as chair to push for results that help everyday people and support growth in the Global South. The presence of leaders like Modi, Putin, Xi, and Pezeshkian makes the meeting highly watched around the world.
People can follow official updates through government channels and live streams for the main public parts of the event.
The BRICS Summit 2026 shows how major countries outside the traditional Western groups are trying to shape a more balanced and cooperative world.