Strengthening BRICS: India Leads Strategic Partnerships

Under India's chairmanship, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hosted BRICS members to discuss enhancing strategic partnerships. With new members joining, the group seeks to reform global governance and increase its international influence. The focus includes preserving the UN's role and increasing BRICS' international profile.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov convened a meeting with ambassadors from BRICS member and partner countries on Tuesday, emphasizing measures to bolster strategic partnerships within the group under India's leadership.

With India at the helm since January 2026, BRICS, now a 10-member bloc including new members, aims to reform the global governance system. Delegates discussed the importance of upholding the UN's central role and underscored their commitment to elevating BRICS' global standing.

The meeting, marked by India's presentation of its chairmanship priorities, focused on innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. The efforts aim to strengthen coordination across international forums, reflecting the interests of countries representing the Global Majority.

(With inputs from agencies.)