India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders from Brazil, China, Russia, South Africa and other member states and partners.

New Delhi's 2026 chairship is focused on 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Co-operation and Sustainability'. It is pushing a 'humanity-first' and 'people-centric' approach, with stronger Global South co-operation and influence on the world's stage.

BRICS was created in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining a year later - and later expanded again, admitting more countries in 2024 and 2025. It now includes 40 per cent of global GDP and nearly half the world's population.

PROGRAMME

Time TBC – Arrival of BRICS leaders

Time TBC – Individual handshake photo-op with PM Modi

Time TBC – BRICS Leaders’ Closed Session: 'Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism'

Time TBC – Family photo of BRICS leaders

Time TBC – Joint tree plantation

Time TBC – Bilateral meetings

Time TBC – Arrival of BRICS partners and outreach invitees leaders & spouses

Time TBC – Gala dinner hosted by Modi + cultural performance

Time TBC – Departures