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Andhra CM says India’s voice louder at BRICS summit
✍️ DD India
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 03:32 AM
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Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said India’s stance was heard with greater confidence at the recent BRICS summit, reflecting the country’s growing influence.
New Delhi, September 14 — Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy praised India’s performance at the latest BRICS summit, stating that the nation’s voice was heard with renewed confidence. The CM highlighted that the collective decisions taken at the meeting underscored India’s strategic importance within the bloc of Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa and India.
Reddy’s remarks came during a televised interview with DD India, where he emphasized that the country’s proactive diplomacy and economic initiatives have strengthened its bargaining power. He noted that key discussions on trade, technology cooperation and sustainable development resonated with India’s long‑term goals.
The chief minister added that the confidence displayed at the summit is a reflection of India’s growing role on the global stage and urged other states to align with the national agenda to maximise the benefits of such multilateral platforms.
Analysts view the CM’s comments as an affirmation of the government’s foreign‑policy thrust, which seeks to leverage BRICS as a forum for advancing economic partnerships and geopolitical interests.
The BRICS summit concluded with a joint declaration that reaffirmed member nations’ commitment to inclusive growth, and India’s contributions were cited as pivotal in shaping the final document.
Reddy’s remarks came during a televised interview with DD India, where he emphasized that the country’s proactive diplomacy and economic initiatives have strengthened its bargaining power. He noted that key discussions on trade, technology cooperation and sustainable development resonated with India’s long‑term goals.
The chief minister added that the confidence displayed at the summit is a reflection of India’s growing role on the global stage and urged other states to align with the national agenda to maximise the benefits of such multilateral platforms.
Analysts view the CM’s comments as an affirmation of the government’s foreign‑policy thrust, which seeks to leverage BRICS as a forum for advancing economic partnerships and geopolitical interests.
The BRICS summit concluded with a joint declaration that reaffirmed member nations’ commitment to inclusive growth, and India’s contributions were cited as pivotal in shaping the final document.