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Modi pushes inclusive global governance at BRICS summit in Delhi
India hosts the 18th BRICS summit as member nations gather to discuss shared priorities and multilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading discussions on strengthening global governance frameworks and international partnerships.
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The 18th BRICS summit opened in New Delhi on Wednesday at Bharat Mandapam, with member nations convening for a two-day gathering hosted by India. The bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, aims to chart collaborative approaches to pressing global challenges and regional concerns.
Prime Minister Modi is spearheading deliberations on inclusive global governance structures and has called for reinforced multilateralism as a central theme of the summit. Officials from BRICS nations are expected to deliberate on economic cooperation, development priorities and international policy coordination among member states.
The summit comes amid evolving geopolitical dynamics in South and Southeast Asia. India's presidency of the bloc has prioritized dialogue on expanding multilateral frameworks and strengthening institutional mechanisms that represent diverse global interests.
Discussions are expected to address shared economic interests, infrastructure development and coordination on international platforms. The two-day summit will conclude with a formal declaration reflecting the consensus positions of participating nations on key global and regional matters.