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Indonesian FM Sugiono Arrives in Delhi for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting scheduled for May 14-15. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will also arrive to hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on bilateral cooperation. The discussions will cover trade, energy, and global issues including West Asia and cooperation within the UN, BRICS, and G20. India assumed the BRICS Chairmanship in January 2026, marking its fourth time hosting the influential bloc.

Key Points: BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Sugiono, Lavrov in Delhi

  • Indonesian FM Sugiono arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting
  • Russian FM Lavrov to hold talks with India's EAM Jaishankar on May 13
  • Discussions to focus on India-Russia cooperation, trade, energy, and global issues
  • India chairs BRICS for 2026, hosting foreign ministers' meet on May 14-15
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Indonesian FM Sugiono arrives in India for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting

Indonesian FM Sugiono arrives in New Delhi for the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Russia's Lavrov to hold talks with India's Jaishankar on bilateral ties.

"A warm welcome to Foreign Minister Sugiono of Indonesia on his arrival in New Delhi for the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting. - Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)"

New Delhi, May 13

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono arrived in the national capital on Wednesday to participate in the upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed a "warm welcome" to the visiting dignitary.

"A warm welcome to Foreign Minister Sugiono of Indonesia on his arrival in New Delhi for the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting," the MEA's post read.

India, for the next couple of days, is set to be a centre for global engagements as foreign ministers from the BRICS member nations are set to arrive to take part in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting scheduled from May 14 to May 15.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is also set to arrive in India today as he is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on May 13, including priority areas of India-Russia cooperation.

According to a statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry, the ministers will focus on discussing the progress in implementing the agreements reached during President Vladimir Putin's official visit to India in December 2025, as well as preparations for the leaders' upcoming talks in Russia and the next meeting of the Intergovernmental Russian-Indian Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological, and Cultural Cooperation.

The ministers will exchange views on current international and regional issues, with a special focus on the situation in West Asia and will also compare notes on approaches to cooperation within the UN, BRICS and G20.

They will also exchange views on a broad range of priorities for bilateral collaboration, including boosting trade; invigorating efforts to create stable transport, logistical and financial channels protected from unlawful external pressures; intensifying energy cooperation; and expanding contacts in science and space technologies.

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is also scheduled to arrive in India to take part in the high-level engagement.

New Delhi is poised to become a focal point of international relations on May 14 and 15. This significant gathering serves as a cornerstone of India's 2026 chairship, highlighting its leadership within the newly enlarged multilateral alliance.

India officially assumed the BRICS Chairmanship on January 1 this year, taking over from Brazil. This marks the fourth time India has held the presidency of the influential bloc, having previously hosted summits in 2012, 2016, and 2021.

- ANI

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Aman W
Interesting that Russia and Iran are both here with active conflicts - Ukraine and West Asia situation. India playing the role of a stabilizing power is exactly what we need. Just hope we maintain a balanced approach and not get dragged into any one camp. 🇮🇳
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Priya S
Fourth time chairing BRICS - that's impressive continuity. But I hope we move beyond just photo-ops and statements. The real test is in creating alternative payment systems and reducing dependency on dollar-dominated trade. That would truly serve the Global South.
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Shreya B
So many foreign ministers in Delhi at once - our capital must be buzzing! The focus on space technology and energy cooperation is especially exciting. India's expertise in ISRO and renewables can really benefit other BRICS nations. Win-win for everyone! 🚀
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Raghav A
While BRICS meetings are important for geopolitical messaging, I wish the Indian media would cover the substantive policy discussions more rather than just arrivals and photo ops. What exactly is on the agenda for trade diversification? That's what matters for common citizens.
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Nikhil C
Good to see Indonesia at BRICS - they're a major economy in ASEAN. This shows our diplomatic outreach to Southeast Asia is working well. The mention of protecting transport and financial channels from "unlawful external pressures" is clearly about Western sanctions. Bold move by India to host this.

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