The Delhi BRICS summit has given India a larger role in shaping the Global South’s agenda. The real test now is whether New Delhi can turn the summit’s broad commitments on trade, investment, technology and global governance into concrete action and use BRICS to advance a more representative multipolar order

Following last week’s significant BRICS summit in Delhi, what are the next steps? The summit produced several recommendations that could help advance the BRICS agenda. It has positioned India to play a proactive role in shaping global governance, and the Modi government is likely to seize these opportunities to advocate for a multipolar world that includes emerging economies in decision-making.

The summit took place amid significant conflict in West Asia and the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Trade and supply chains have been disrupted due to strained relations among key global players, with the US using trade and tariffs as tools.

During this important time, leaders from China (Xi Jinping), Russia (Vladimir Putin), Iran, Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, and the presidents of Vietnam and the Philippines met. The summit showed that countries with different interests can come together around a common goal that helps the Global South, even amid regional rivalries. This meeting occurred while there was significant conflict in West Asia and an ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

One of Modi’s most immediate priorities will be to strengthen trade agreements and economic partnerships with other BRICS........

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