India to Host 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026

The 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit is scheduled to take place in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026. As the BRICS Chair for 2026, India will host the summit at Bharat Mandapam, bringing together leaders from member and partner countries to discuss key global and regional issues. 

India's Role as BRICS Chair 

India's Chairship in 2026 is anchored in the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability." This approach reflects the Prime Minister's "Humanity First" vision. The summit will focus on deepening intra-BRICS cooperation and addressing shared concerns. 

Throughout its Chairship, India has organised over 350 meetings and high-level engagements across more than 25 cities nationwide. These efforts span BRICS' key pillars: political and security cooperation, economic and financial cooperation, and cultural and people-to-people exchange. 

BRICS Member Countries 

BRICS comprises 11 member countries: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.  

The group serves as a platform for consultation and cooperation on pressing global and regional issues. 

India's BRICS Legacy 

As a founding member of BRICS, India has chaired the group 3 times before: in 2012, 2016, and 2021. The 2026 Chairship marks India's fourth time leading the group, coinciding with BRICS' 20th anniversary since its founding. 

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Summit Venue and Logistics 

The summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. As the host, India will steer the agenda and facilitate discussions among leaders from all member nations during this milestone anniversary year. 

Conclusion 

The 18th BRICS Summit in 2026 will take place in New Delhi on September 12-13. India, as Chair, will focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability, hosting over 350 meetings across 25 cities to strengthen BRICS partnerships. 

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