The BRICS Business Forum 2026 was held in New Delhi on Friday, with discussions focusing on strengthening supply chain resilience, agricultural produce and agritech innovation, trade in services, and the digital economy.

Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi at the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi.

The BRICS agenda goes beyond trade and economic growth. Innovation is increasingly becoming a core component of what BRICS is really about.From AI and quantum technology to high-performance computing and fintech, cooperation is expanding into a growing list of cutting-edge fields.Watch the video

South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said Friday that the expansion of BRICS provides an opportunity for developing countries to strengthen their collective voice in global affairs.In an interview with the South African Government News Agency ahead of the

President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on Saturday and Sunday. Click this video to revisit his key quotes on BRICS cooperation.

China is ready to work with all BRICS partners to help greater BRICS cooperation advance steadily and progress further, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.

The 18th BRICS Summit will be held in New Delhi, India, from Sept. 12 to 13. Ahead of the summit, reporters from People's Daily Online visited the Centre for Chinese Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, where they observed students learning Chinese and listened to their best wishes for the upcoming summit. "Hello, BRICS! Hello, China!" Language brings people closer, while exchanges help build consensus. In the classroom, the sound of students reading aloud fills the air; in front of the camera, they speak with sincerity. Looking forward to the summit, Indian students are ready to contribute more youthful energy to BRICS cooperation.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in India provides an important opportunity to promote multilateralism.He made the remarks before departing for New Delhi to attend the summit, scheduled for Sept. 12-13, according to a statement published on the

Picture a group chat that starts with four friends, then somehow balloons to 11. That's basically what happened with BRICS. They're all meeting Saturday, September 12, in New Delhi for the BRICS 2026 Summit, themed: "Building for resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability." So what will they chat about this time? Let's scroll through to find out.

President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi from September 12 to 13, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday. At the upcoming summit, Xi will join other leaders in charting a new course for the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation, pooling the collective strength of the Global South and contributing stability and positive momentum to a world undergoing profound changes.