India to give 'new form' to BRICS in 2026, focusing on resilience, innovation, and humanity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India, during its BRICS presidency in 2026, will work to give the grouping a "new form," emphasizing "Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability." He stated that India would take the forum forward in the spirit of "people-centricity and humanity first," mirroring its approach during the G-20 chairmanship where Global South issues were prioritized. Modi highlighted the need for global cooperation to combat common threats, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as an example where solutions require joint efforts. He also shared India's position on Artificial Intelligence governance, advocating for equal priority to addressing concerns and encouraging innovation. Modi held bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit, discussing trade linkages, digital technology, critical minerals, healthcare, and space.
Key Points
- India will assume the BRICS presidency in 2026 and aims to redefine the grouping with a focus on "Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability."
- The Indian approach will prioritize "people-centricity and humanity first," similar to its G-20 chairmanship.
- PM Modi stressed the importance of global cooperation to address common threats, drawing lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- India advocates for a balanced approach to Artificial Intelligence governance, giving equal priority to addressing concerns and encouraging innovation.
- Bilateral meetings during the summit focused on enhancing trade, digital technology, critical minerals, healthcare, and space cooperation.
Exam Facts
- India will take over the BRICS presidency in 2026.
- PM Modi made the announcement at the BRICS summit in Rio De Janeiro.
- India's proposed new form for BRICS is "Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability."
- India prioritized issues of the Global South during its G-20 chairmanship.
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