BRICS leaders meet in New Delhi to discuss trade and global conflicts

BRICS leaders convened in New Delhi on Saturday for a summit focused on deepening cooperation in trade, investment and addressing ongoing global conflicts. Heads of state and senior officials from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa gathered to review the bloc’s strategic priorities and to explore mechanisms for expanding economic ties among the five nations.

The meeting takes place against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tension, with the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as escalating US‑China rivalry, testing the cohesion and influence of the group. Delegates discussed coordinated responses to these crises, sought to reinforce the bloc’s collective stance on international security, and examined proposals for new financial instruments to support member economies. The summit concluded with a reaffirmation of BRICS’ commitment to a more prominent role in global governance, while acknowledging the challenges posed by external conflicts and divergent national interests.