Indian PM states India plans to remold BRICS group
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Monday that India plans to reshape the BRICS group “in a new form” when it assumes the presidency of the bloc in 2026, placing the priorities of the Global South at the forefront.
Speaking during the second day of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Modi emphasized a shift toward a people-centered agenda. “Under India’s BRICS presidency, we will work to define BRICS in a new form,” he stated, adding that the acronym will stand for Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability.
Modi drew parallels to India’s recent G20 presidency, where it championed the concerns of developing nations. He affirmed a similar approach during the upcoming BRICS leadership. “Just as, during our G-20 chairmanship, we gave priority to the issues of the Global South in the agenda, similarly during our chairmanship of BRICS, we will take this forum forward in the spirit of people-centricity and humanity first.”
During his address at the summit’s plenary session, Modi highlighted the importance of BRICS countries supporting less developed nations. “The Global South has many hopes from us,” he said. “To fulfil them, we must follow the principle of ‘Lead by Example’. India is fully committed to working shoulder-to-shoulder with all our partners to achieve our common goals.”
BRICS was originally formed in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining four years later. In 2024, the group expanded to include Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. Indonesia was the latest nation to gain full membership this year. Over 30 additional countries have submitted formal applications to join.
India, along with its BRICS partners, has consistently advocated for a more multipolar world order. Before departing for the Rio summit, Modi reiterated this vision: “Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic and balanced multipolar world order.”
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