Key Highlights:
- Shah welcomes summit delegates: Union Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed global leaders arriving for the BRICS Summit in Delhi, scheduled for September 12-13.
- Focus on shifting global economic dynamics: Shah noted the summit's attention stems partly from shifting GDP trends from the West toward South Asia.
- "The Stage Is Set For BRICS 2026": Shah shared a video of a decked-up Bharat Mandapam ahead of the summit.
- 11 member nations represented: The summit brings together Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the UAE.
- India's fourth BRICS Chairship: India previously chaired the grouping in 2012, 2016 and 2021, and assumed this year's Chairship on January 1.
- BRICS represents major global share: Member nations collectively account for 49.5% of global population, 40% of global GDP, and 26% of global trade.
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday welcomed global leaders arriving in Delhi for the high-profile BRICS Summit, being held in the national capital from September 12-13.
The Home Minister said the BRICS Summit, which has the attention of global media because of shifting GDP figures and economic dynamics from the West to South Asia, will see world leaders deliberating on accelerating co-operation and co-ordination among member nations and enhancing prosperity for a better world.
Taking to X, HM Shah said, "The Stage is set for BRICS 2026!" while also sharing a video of the decked-up Bharat Mandapam set to host the two-day long global summit.
"Together, We Build A Brighter Future"
"India, the world's largest democracy, warmly welcomes the global leaders to deliberate and take action to fortify our ties, accelerate cooperation and enhance shared prosperity for a better world. Together, we build a brighter future," he said further.
Who's Attending: 11 Member Nations
The two-day Summit is bringing together eleven emerging and developing economies, including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, India, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the UAE, on one platform to discuss a host of issues concerning the world.
The theme of India's Chairship 2026 is "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability".
India's Fourth BRICS Chairship
India assumed the BRICS Chairship on January 1 this year. This marks India's fourth Chairship of BRICS. India had earlier chaired BRICS in 2012, 2016 and 2021.
Notably, BRICS comprises 11 nations, namely Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the UAE.
BRICS's Global Economic Weight
Taken together, these members represent 49.5 per cent of the global population, 40 per cent of global GDP, and 26 per cent of global trade. These figures underline the substantial demographic and economic weight of the group.
Over the years, the economic landscape and weight of BRICS have grown in comparison to other summits like the G7. The grouping has also seen an expansion in its membership base, with countries from Africa, the Middle East and Latin America joining it.
(With inputs from IANS)
Key Highlights:
- Shah welcomes summit delegates: Union Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed global leaders arriving for the BRICS Summit in Delhi, scheduled for September 12-13.
- Focus on shifting global economic dynamics: Shah noted the summit's attention stems partly from shifting GDP trends from the West toward South Asia.
- "The Stage Is Set For BRICS 2026": Shah shared a video of a decked-up Bharat Mandapam ahead of the summit.
- 11 member nations represented: The summit brings together Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the UAE.
- India's fourth BRICS Chairship: India previously chaired the grouping in 2012, 2016 and 2021, and assumed this year's Chairship on January 1.
- BRICS represents major global share: Member nations collectively account for 49.5% of global population, 40% of global GDP, and 26% of global trade.
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday welcomed global leaders arriving in Delhi for the high-profile BRICS Summit, being held in the national capital from September 12-13.
The Home Minister said the BRICS Summit, which has the attention of global media because of shifting GDP figures and economic dynamics from the West to South Asia, will see world leaders deliberating on accelerating co-operation and co-ordination among member nations and enhancing prosperity for a better world.
Taking to X, HM Shah said, "The Stage is set for BRICS 2026!" while also sharing a video of the decked-up Bharat Mandapam set to host the two-day long global summit.
"Together, We Build A Brighter Future"
"India, the world's largest democracy, warmly welcomes the global leaders to deliberate and take action to fortify our ties, accelerate cooperation and enhance shared prosperity for a better world. Together, we build a brighter future," he said further.
Who's Attending: 11 Member Nations
The two-day Summit is bringing together eleven emerging and developing economies, including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, India, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the UAE, on one platform to discuss a host of issues concerning the world.
The theme of India's Chairship 2026 is "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability".
India's Fourth BRICS Chairship
India assumed the BRICS Chairship on January 1 this year. This marks India's fourth Chairship of BRICS. India had earlier chaired BRICS in 2012, 2016 and 2021.
Notably, BRICS comprises 11 nations, namely Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the UAE.
BRICS's Global Economic Weight
Taken together, these members represent 49.5 per cent of the global population, 40 per cent of global GDP, and 26 per cent of global trade. These figures underline the substantial demographic and economic weight of the group.
Over the years, the economic landscape and weight of BRICS have grown in comparison to other summits like the G7. The grouping has also seen an expansion in its membership base, with countries from Africa, the Middle East and Latin America joining it.
(With inputs from IANS)