BRICS: Expanding Horizons at New Delhi Gathering

The annual BRICS foreign ministers meeting is scheduled for May 14-15 in New Delhi. Originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the group now includes Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE. India will take the chair in 2026, strengthening its influence in the alliance.

On May 14-15, the annual meeting of BRICS foreign ministers will take place in New Delhi, as confirmed by India's foreign ministry on Tuesday. This crucial gathering will tackle significant international cooperation topics among its expanding membership.

Originally consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, BRICS has diversified with the addition of Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates over the years. This expansion aims to increase the group's influence on a global scale.

India is set to assume the chairmanship in 2026, marking a pivotal role for the nation in shaping the strategic directions and policies of the BRICS coalition.