18th BRICS Summit 2026 Set for New Delhi
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 18th BRICS Summit 2026 |
| Host Country & Chairman | India (Chairmanship from January 1, 2026) |
| Venue | Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi |
| Theme | "Building Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability" |
| Focus Areas | Resilience (economy, geopolitics, environment, supply chains), Innovation (AI, digital tech), Cooperation (economy, politics, tech), Sustainability (climate, clean energy, green finance) |
| Key Agendas | Global South representation, climate change & energy transition, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), emerging tech (AI, startups), supply chain resilience, multilateral institution reforms |
| Significance | - First BRICS Summit hosted by India after expansion.- Platform for developing nations in global governance.- Discussion on green finance, digital transformation, and sustainable development. |