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BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meet in Delhi Today Under India's Chairship

The BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting begins in New Delhi under India's 2026 chairship, chaired by EAM S. Jaishankar. Delegates will call on PM Modi, and the meeting sets the stage for the BRICS Leaders' Summit later this year. Discussions center on regional and global developments, multilateral cooperation, and governance reforms. India's theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability" reflects its "Humanity First" approach.

Key Points: BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meet Kicks Off in Delhi

  • BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting starts in Delhi under India's 2026 chairship
  • Chaired by EAM S. Jaishankar with participation from member and partner nations
  • Delegates to call on PM Modi; meeting shapes agenda for Leaders' Summit
  • Discussions focus on global tensions, multilateral cooperation & governance reforms
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BRICS Foreign Ministers' meet to kick off in Delhi today

BRICS foreign ministers meet in Delhi under India's 2026 chairship. Key talks on global tensions, multilateralism & governance reforms.

"The meeting of the BRICS Foreign Ministers is scheduled for the 14th and 15th May, and we are presiding over it. - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, May 14

The BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting is set to begin in New Delhi on Thursday under India's 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping, at a time when geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to escalate.

The high-level gathering will be chaired by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, and is expected to witness the participation of foreign ministers and senior representatives from BRICS member countries and partner nations. Leaders and delegations have already started arriving in New Delhi for the high-level meeting.

Delegates attending the summit are also scheduled to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their visit to the national capital.

The meeting will mark the first major ministerial-level engagement under India's BRICS chairship and is expected to play a significant role in shaping the agenda for the BRICS Leaders' Summit scheduled to be held later this year.

During a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that senior diplomats from participating nations would attend the summit and outlined the broad framework of discussions likely to take place during the two-day meeting.

According to the MEA, deliberations are expected to centre on major regional and global developments, strengthening multilateral cooperation among member nations, and advancing reforms in international governance structures in view of evolving geopolitical realities.

"The meeting of the BRICS Foreign Ministers is scheduled for the 14th and 15th May, and we are presiding over it," the MEA stated.

Participating countries would decide the level of their respective representation, and more details regarding delegations would be shared once the representatives arrive in New Delhi, according to the ministry.

India recently unveiled the official logo and dedicated website for its BRICS 2026 chairship under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."

Officials said the theme reflects India's "Humanity First" and people-centric approach, an idea that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had strongly emphasised during the 2025 BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro.

This will be the fourth occasion on which India hosts a BRICS summit-level engagement, highlighting New Delhi's expanding role within the grouping as well as among countries of the Global South.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone from the US, it's interesting to see how BRICS is evolving. India's role as a bridge between the Global South and the West is crucial. Hope this meeting leads to concrete steps on conflict resolution in the Middle East.
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Priya S
Finally, some real diplomacy happening from Delhi! 🇮🇳 The expanded BRICS with more member nations gives India a stronger voice on the global stage. Just hope the discussions aren't just talk and lead to actual reforms in institutions like the UN and IMF.
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Michael C
Impressive that India is hosting this for the fourth time. The focus on sustainability and multilateral cooperation is timely. But I wonder how much progress can be made when member countries have such diverse interests. Still, it's a step in the right direction.
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Kavya N
"Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability" — that's a solid theme. India is perfectly positioned to champion these issues, especially with our tech prowess and startup ecosystem. But the real test will be ensuring smaller nations in the Global South benefit too.
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David E
From Australia, this is worth watching. BRICS seems to be positioning itself as a counterbalance to Western-led institutions. India's diplomatic balancing act between the US and Russia/China will be key. The 'Humanity First' approach sounds good in theory, but let's see the outcomes.
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