Pleased to welcome my colleagues at BRICS India 2026 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi today.
We are meeting at a time when the world is increasingly complicated and uncertain, with severe impacts on emerging markets and developing countries.
Underlined the need for:
- More effective response to challenges to energy, food, fertiliser and health security.
- Unimpeded and safe maritime flows through international waterways, vital for global economic well-being.
- Securing reliable supply chains and diversified markets for economic resilience.
- Addressing climate change while upholding principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities.
- Leveraging technology for good governance and inclusive growth. While addressing concerns of trust, transparency and equitable access.
- Addressing challenges to international peace and security through dialogue and diplomacy. And stronger cooperation against terrorism.
- Reformed multilateralism, including reform of UN Security Council in both permanent and non – permanent categories.
India BRICS Chairship is geared toward building for resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. Confident that BRICS India 2026 discussions will be useful towards achieving a more stable, equitable and inclusive international order.
: S. Jaishankar
Minister of External Affairs of India