India has assumed the BRICS chairmanship and intends to continue the line of its predecessors in advancing the interests of this large and influential international association representing the global majority.

The Lotus as a Symbol of Unity and Diversity

Notably, the lotus is the symbol of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, whose long-standing leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been called upon to play a decisive role, along with S. Jaishankar, during India’s chairmanship. It’s also significant that the lotus petals are colored in the BRICS member states’ colors, symbolizing unity in diversity and the achievement of common goals. This logo, according to the organizers, demonstrates the resolve of the ten BRICS members and an equal number of partner countries to contribute collectively to achieving their goals while preserving their distinct identities.

A Focus on Advancing BRICS Interests

At the presentation, the four key priorities of India’s chairmanship were reaffirmed: sustainability, innovation, cooperation, and sustainable development. This chairmanship takes on added significance in the year of the BRICS’s........

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