New Delhi Hosts BRICS Envoys; Roadmap Set for Upcoming Foreign Ministers’ Meet and Annual Summit
NEW DELHI — The national capital became the center of global South-South cooperation on April 24, 2026, as Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys from the expanded 11-nation BRICS alliance gathered to finalize the agenda for the year.
This high-level preparatory meeting serves as a foundational step for the ministerial and leadership summits scheduled for later this year.
Setting the Stage for May and September
The New Delhi meeting focused on aligning the positions of the member nations—which now include the original five (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) alongside newer members like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
The diplomatic calendar for BRICS 2026 is now firmly set:
- Foreign Ministers’ Meeting: Scheduled for May 14–15.
- Annual BRICS Summit: Scheduled for September 10–11.
High-Profile Confirmations
Top diplomats from across the globe have already confirmed their attendance for next month’s ministerial gathering. Key attendees include the Foreign Ministers of:
- Russia
- China
- Egypt
- Brazil
The participation of these nations underscores the growing influence of BRICS as a counterweight to traditional Western-led forums, focusing on a “multipolar world order” and reformed global governance.
Key Agenda Items
While the official communiqué is still being drafted, sources indicate that the Deputy Ministers discussed several critical pillars:
- Economic Integration: Expanding the use of local currencies in cross-border trade to reduce dependency on the US Dollar.
- Institutional Expansion: Managing the transition of new members into the New Development Bank (NDB).
- Global Security: Addressing regional conflicts and the shared fight against transnational terrorism.