India to Give New Form to BRICS in 2026: Modi

Key Points

• 1Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India will attempt to give a “new form” to BRICS next year.
• 2Under India’s BRICS presidency, the forum will be taken forward in the spirit of people-centricity and humanity first.
• 3Modi spoke at the session on “Environment, COP-30 and Global Health”.
• 4The COVID pandemic taught that solutions require joint efforts, not restricted by visas.
• 5AI governance, addressing concerns, and encouraging innovation should receive equal priority, according to Modi.
• 6Modi held bilateral meetings with leaders from Cuba, Malaysia, Uruguay, and Bolivia, discussing trade and collaboration in sectors such as digital technology, critical minerals, healthcare, and space.