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18th BRICS Summit (Sep 12-13, 2026) in New Delhi: India Aims to Restore Original Purpose of Expanded Group

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07 Sept 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:September 12-13, 2026New Delhi11 members10 partner countriesResilience, Innovation, Cooperation, Sustainability
Bodies:BRICSNew Development BankWorld AI Cooperation Organisation
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What This Article Covers

1.18th BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, under India's chairship.

2.India aims to restore BRICS's original purpose as a non-West reform vehicle, countering China's anti-West agenda.

3.Expanded BRICS (11 members + 10 partner countries) faces internal conflicts among new members, risking paralysis like SAARC.

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India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, aiming to restore the group's original purpose as a platform for emerging economies to reform global governance. Facing China's push to turn BRICS anti-West and internal conflicts among new members, India seeks to steer the expanded grouping towards a 'non-West' middle-power agenda, reviving its 'reformed multilateralism' vision.

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Summit DatesSeptember 12-13, 2026
Summit LocationNew Delhi
BRICS Members11 (original 5 + Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Indonesia) + 10 partner countries
India's Chairship ThemeResilience, Innovation, Cooperation, Sustainability
India's VisionHumanity First, People-Centric
China's Parallel InitiativeWorld AI Cooperation Organisation in Shanghai; mBridge payment system

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  • ›Summit Dates: September 12-13, 2026
  • ›Summit Location: New Delhi
  • ›Target this Data: 18th BRICS Summit dates – September 12-13, 2026, location New Delhi
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: BRICS (under India's chairship, Ministry of External Affairs coordinates)
  • ›Target this Legal Point: Not applicable (no specific legal provision)

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Which multilateral development bank was established as a result of India's leadership during its 2012 BRICS presidency?

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Consider the following statements regarding the 18th BRICS Summit:

1. It will be held in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026.

2. BRICS now has 11 members including 6 new members and 10 partner countries.

3. India fully supports China's mBridge project as an alternative to the Bretton Woods system.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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What is the theme of India's chairship for the 18th BRICS Summit?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary challenge India faces in preventing BRICS from becoming an anti-West group?

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