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BRICS Summit Day 1 Begins in New Delhi as Leaders Set Agenda
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🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:20 AM
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The first day of the BRICS summit kicked off in New Delhi, with heads of the five member nations gathering to outline priorities on trade, development and cooperation.
New Delhi welcomed the opening of the BRICS summit today, marking the first day of a multi‑day gathering of the bloc's five members. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior officials hosted the heads of state and government from Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa.
The agenda for Day 1 focused on setting the tone for discussions on trade facilitation, sustainable development projects and coordination on global economic governance. Delegates are expected to present joint statements on enhancing intra‑BRICS investment and addressing supply‑chain bottlenecks.
Organisers highlighted that the summit will also feature side meetings on digital cooperation and climate finance, aiming to deepen collaboration beyond traditional trade ties. The outcomes of the opening session will shape the roadmap for the remaining days of the summit.
While the detailed communique will be released later, observers note that the presence of all five leaders underscores the political weight the grouping seeks to wield in international forums.
The agenda for Day 1 focused on setting the tone for discussions on trade facilitation, sustainable development projects and coordination on global economic governance. Delegates are expected to present joint statements on enhancing intra‑BRICS investment and addressing supply‑chain bottlenecks.
Organisers highlighted that the summit will also feature side meetings on digital cooperation and climate finance, aiming to deepen collaboration beyond traditional trade ties. The outcomes of the opening session will shape the roadmap for the remaining days of the summit.
While the detailed communique will be released later, observers note that the presence of all five leaders underscores the political weight the grouping seeks to wield in international forums.