India Assumes BRICS Chairmanship For 2026 With Focus On Sustainability, Innovation And Climate
India has taken the helm of BRICS as Brazil concluded its leadership term during a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro. The transition, marked by the symbolic gavel handover from Brazilian Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio to India's Sherpa, Ambassador Sudhakar Dalela, underscores a pivotal shift in the bloc's institutional trajectory. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid out an ambitious agenda prioritizing sustainability and innovation, signaling India's strategic direction for the group.
The two-day summit highlighted the bloc's commitment to bolstering cooperation among member nations and partner countries. Modi's vision for BRICS aligns with global challenges, particularly climate action, as the group seeks to redefine its role in multilateral diplomacy. The handover ceremony, steeped in tradition, reflects BRICS' evolving influence on the world stage.
