BRICS, under India’s Chairmanship, will work together to build a more inclusive world order-PM MODI
By R Anil Kumar
New Delhi May 14, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that under India’s Chairmanship this year, BRICS will work together to strengthen multilateralism, promote sustainable development, enhance economic resilience and build a more inclusive world order.
Interacting with Foreign Ministers and Heads of Delegation of BRICS countries who called on Mr Modi in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said, BRICS has emerged as an important platform for advancing cooperation among emerging economies and giving voice to the aspirations of the Global South.
The meetings took place on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting, which is underway in New Delhi.
Earlier, in his opening remarks at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said that peace and security remain central to the global order. He said that the recent conflicts only underline the importance of dialogue and diplomacy.
China Backs India at BRICS Meet
BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meet: Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong attended the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on behalf of his country’s foreign minister and said Beijing was ready to support India in ensuring the success of the gathering.
BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
As New Delhi hosts the ongoing two-day BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting starting Thursday (May 14), China backed India’s leadership of the grouping.
The diplomatic messaging from Beijing came at a time when India is managing ties with multiple countries as tensions continue in West Asia and geopolitical competition grows within forums like BRICS.
Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong attended the BRICS meeting on behalf of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and said Beijing was ready to support India in ensuring the success of the gathering.
In a post on X, the Chinese envoy described BRICS as an important platform for emerging markets and developing countries. “BRICS is an important platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries. China attaches great importance to BRICS cooperation. We stand ready to support India in making the FMM a full success, and advance the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation,” he said.
The meeting is taking place as India officially holds the BRICS Chairmanship for 2026 after taking over from Brazil on January 1. This is the fourth time India has assumed the presidency of the bloc after previously hosting its summits in 2012, 2016 and 2021.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met several foreign ministers attending the BRICS gathering, including Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira.
The meetings took place on the sidelines of the foreign ministers’ gathering in the national capital. Modi also joined visiting ministers and delegates for the official BRICS family photograph, which brought together representatives from member countries and partner nations.
Jaishankar flags major pressure points
Against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the world was going through a difficult phase affected by wars, climate disruptions and the after-effects of the pandemic.
Addressing the meeting, he said many developing economies now see BRICS as an important stabilising force at a time when the international system is facing mounting pressure.
The Delhi meeting has also become a talking point because China’s foreign minister did not attend personally despite India hosting the gathering under its presidency.
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, among others, are attending the meeting.
The theme of the event is Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.
