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BRICS 2026 Summit Opens in New Delhi, Leaders Gather for First Day Sessions
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 12:48 PM
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The 2026 edition of the BRICS summit commenced today in New Delhi, with heads of state and senior officials convening for opening ceremonies and agenda‑setting meetings.
The BRICS summit for 2026 officially kicked off this morning in New Delhi, marking the first gathering of the five member nations under the theme of collaborative growth and global stability. The opening ceremony was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where the Indian President welcomed delegations from Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa.
Leaders and senior ministers from the five countries participated in plenary sessions that outlined the agenda for the week, focusing on trade cooperation, sustainable development, and coordination on emerging geopolitical challenges. Bilateral meetings were also scheduled on the sidelines to address sector‑specific issues such as digital finance and climate resilience.
India, as the host nation, highlighted its commitment to steering the dialogue toward inclusive economic recovery and emphasized the role of emerging markets in shaping the post‑pandemic world order. Security and logistical arrangements were overseen by the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure smooth proceedings throughout the summit.
The opening day concluded with a joint press briefing, where officials reiterated the importance of multilateralism and signaled the intent to issue a consensus communiqué at the summit’s close.
Leaders and senior ministers from the five countries participated in plenary sessions that outlined the agenda for the week, focusing on trade cooperation, sustainable development, and coordination on emerging geopolitical challenges. Bilateral meetings were also scheduled on the sidelines to address sector‑specific issues such as digital finance and climate resilience.
India, as the host nation, highlighted its commitment to steering the dialogue toward inclusive economic recovery and emphasized the role of emerging markets in shaping the post‑pandemic world order. Security and logistical arrangements were overseen by the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure smooth proceedings throughout the summit.
The opening day concluded with a joint press briefing, where officials reiterated the importance of multilateralism and signaled the intent to issue a consensus communiqué at the summit’s close.