India Hosts 18th BRICS Summit With Focus on Multilateral Development
· World · Hindustan Times, Al Jazeera
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi this weekend, aiming to foster multilateral cooperation in an increasingly uncertain global environment. Leaders from Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates are scheduled to meet on September 12 to discuss global governance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized a commitment to humanity-first development and the amplification of Global South voices during the proceedings. The summit serves as a diplomatic balancing act for India, as it manages relations with diverse partners including the UAE and Iran. While Saudi Arabia has been a member since January 2024, it is not expected to attend this summit as a member state.
Why it matters
The summit tests India's ability to maintain strategic autonomy and mediate between conflicting regional powers while advancing the development agenda of the Global South.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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