18th BRICS Summit 2026: India hosts global leaders this week | Check theme and other details

The summit marks India’s fourth BRICS Chairship. India previously chaired the grouping in 2012, 2016 and 2021. he year 2026 is also a milestone for BRICS as the grouping completes 20 years since its establishment.

New Delhi: India is preparing to host the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The summit will bring together leaders of the BRICS countries at a time when the grouping is playing an increasingly important role in global economic and political discussions.

The summit marks India’s fourth BRICS Chairship. India previously chaired the grouping in 2012, 2016 and 2021. he year 2026 is also a milestone for BRICS as the grouping completes 20 years since its establishment.

BRICS 2026: Key Facts

18th BRICS Summit: September 12-13, 2026

Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

India assumed Chairship: January 1, 2026

India’s fourth BRICS Chairship: 2012, 2016, 2021 and 2026

2026 BRICS theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”

Current BRICS members: 11

BRICS Partner Countries: 10

BRICS established: 2006

First BRICS Summit: 2009, Yekaterinburg, Russia

The theme of India’s BRICS Chairship?

India has chosen the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability” for its 2026 BRICS Chairship.

The theme reflects India’s focus on a people-centric and humanity-first approach. It aims to strengthen cooperation among BRICS countries while addressing some of the major challenges facing the world.

Key elements of the theme

Resilience: The focus is on helping countries become better prepared to deal with global uncertainties. These include economic disruptions, supply-chain problems, health emergencies and climate-related risks.

Innovation: India is placing strong emphasis on technology and innovation. Areas such as artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, fintech and knowledge sharing are expected to play........

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