New Delhi, India, August 13 (ANI): With New Delhi at the helm of the BRICS grouping this year, Chinese and Russian envoys to India reaffirmed their support for India’s BRICS presidency at an event in the national capital on Wednesday.
The leaders attended the BRICS Ambassadors’ Roundtable Discussion hosted by the Vivekananda International Foundation.
In a post on X, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong said he shared his views on the characteristics and development direction of BRICS cooperation using the acronym “MAGIC” — Multilateralism, Action, Global Governance, Inclusiveness and Cooperation.
He further underlined that China stands ready to work with all partner countries to deepen cooperation among BRICS members.
“China extends full support to India for its BRICS presidency, and we stand ready to work hand in hand with all member countries to strengthen constructive cooperation and lead a durable and fruitful greater BRICS cooperation!” he said.
Russia’s Charge d’Affaires, Roman Babushkin, also addressed the event. The Russian Embassy in India said in a post on Telegram that Babushkin reaffirmed Russia’s support for India’s BRICS chairship priorities in 2026.
He noted that over the past two decades, the grouping has evolved into an effective mechanism for multifaceted practical cooperation and an influential platform for advancing the interests of the global majority amid the emergence of a multipolar world order.
The Vivekananda International Foundation hosted a discussion on “BRICS Role and Priorities in Building a Resilient and Sustainable Global Order” on Wednesday.
The discussions explored BRICS’ evolving role in a changing global order, with emphasis on resilience, sustainability, inclusivity, multilateralism and South-South cooperation.
Speakers highlighted cooperation in climate, trade, finance, digital governance, food and energy security, technology and connectivity. The discussions also emphasized the importance of BRICS as a platform for practical, people-centric cooperation, guided by the spirit of “Humanity First.”
Greater cooperation in artificial intelligence, civilizational dialogue, connectivity and the sharing of capabilities among BRICS countries was also emphasized.
India’s BRICS chairship in 2026 is its fourth, having previously held the position in 2012, 2016 and 2021.
The chairship is guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” reflecting a people-centric and humanity-first approach articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 2025 Rio Summit.
BRICS currently brings together 11 major emerging economies: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
The grouping serves as a platform for consultation and cooperation on issues of global and regional significance, as well as on global political and economic governance.
The BRICS 2026 website highlights how the group’s agenda has expanded significantly from its original focus on economic issues to three core pillars: political and security cooperation, economic and financial cooperation, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
BRICS cooperation now covers a wide range of issues, including counterterrorism, climate change, food and energy security, the international financial architecture, telecommunications, agriculture, labor and employment, trade and World Trade Organization-related matters.
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