UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi
· India · The Hindu, News On AIR
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is scheduled to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, which will take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026. India, serving as the current chair, is hosting the event to mark the 20th anniversary of the bloc. The summit aims to advance cooperation across political, security, economic, and cultural pillars under the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'. While the UN has not yet officially confirmed the secretary-general's schedule, the Ministry of External Affairs stated the event will include leaders from member nations, partner countries, and outreach invitees. India has previously held the BRICS chairship in 2012, 2016, and 2021.
Why it matters
The presence of the UN Secretary-General at the summit underscores the growing diplomatic significance of the BRICS bloc in shaping global governance and development agendas. It provides a platform for India to steer discussions on international tech collaboration and economic resilience among major emerging economies.
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