On September 12, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the BRICS summit in India, demanding urgent United Nations Security Council reforms and positioning the Global South as a rules-shaper rather than follower. Modi emphasized that BRICS nations represent 40 percent of global GDP and pitched an emergency support network for maritime safety.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed world leaders at the BRICS summit. The summit backdrop featured the iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple from Tamil Nadu. Leaders engaged in high-profile diplomatic discussions during the summit. India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit focusing on cooperation and sustainability.
Prime Minister Modi opened the Brics summit, demanding urgent United Nations Security Council reforms. He stressed transforming global governance from privilege to partnership for developing nations. Modi proposed Brics draft ten proposals for inclusive global governance and multilateralism. He also called for a Seafarers Emergency Support Network for maritime workers. The summit aims to empower t