India Outlines Visionary Priorities Ahead of BRICS+ Presidency 2026

India has announced its framework of priorities as it prepares to take over the BRICS+ presidency in 2026, following Brazil’s tenure in 2025. The expanded BRICS bloc now includes 10 nations and several partner countries, representing nearly half the world’s population and over a quarter of the global economy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized redefining BRICS as “Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability”, drawing parallels with India’s G20 presidency. His agenda highlights inclusivity, reform, and a stronger role for the Global South in shaping international institutions.

Key Highlights of India’s BRICS+ Presidency Priorities:

• Humanity-First Approach: Focus on welfare, resilience, and global cooperation.
• Institutional Reform: Push for restructuring outdated bodies like the UN Security Council and WTO.
• Sustainable Development: Climate action, pandemic preparedness, and equitable growth.
• Global South Representation: Greater voice for emerging economies in governance.
• Innovation & Cooperation: Leveraging technology, AI, and the New Development Bank for development projects.
• Multipolar Balance: Ensuring trust and collaboration across diverse member states.

India’s presidency is expected to be a defining moment, strengthening BRICS+ as a credible alternative to Western led institutions and advancing multipolarity in global governance.

Sources: Modern Diplomacy, Economist Intelligence Unit