Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India’s deep commitment to the BRICS alliance, underscoring its potential as a cornerstone in shaping a “more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic and balanced multipolar world order.” His remarks come just ahead of the 2025 BRICS Summit, set to take place in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7, and during a significant five-nation diplomatic tour to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. This visit underscores New Delhi’s intent to strengthen relationships across the Global South while maintaining strategic flexibility in dealing with Western powers.

In a statement released on July 2, Modi reiterated India’s foundational role in BRICS, which now includes eleven full member states. “As a founding member, India is committed to BRICS as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies,” he said. “Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic and balanced multipolar world order.”

Founded in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining in 2010, BRICS was originally conceived as an economic alliance of rising powers. Over the years, however, it has evolved into a broader geopolitical platform advocating reform in global governance, particularly at institutions like the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank. The BRICS group expanded in 2024 to include Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates, and in 2025, Indonesia was granted full membership. With over 30 other countries........

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