What Is BRICS in 2026? India's Priorities at Delhi Summit | FP Explains

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BRICS has changed dramatically since Brazil, Russia, India and China formed the original grouping. With new members, partner countries and a growing share of the global economy, the bloc now has a much wider agenda. In FP Explains, Gursshheen Gahllen underlines how India is pushing priorities ranging from trade in local currencies and connected payment systems to digital currencies, energy security, fertiliser supplies, healthcare and critical minerals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also highlighted BRICS' growing economic weight, while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has stressed stronger business partnerships and supply chains. --- BRICS | BRICS Summit | Narendra Modi | Xi Jinping | Vladimir Putin | Jaishankar | BRICS Pay | BRICS Joint Statement | Modi BRICS Statement Firstpost #BRICS #modi #putin #xijinping #firstpost Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world

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