BRICS

BRICS held its first Sherpas and Sous Sherpas meeting under India's Chairship, setting the agenda for 2026. The alliance is expanding its focus on Global South priorities and inclusive multilateralism, reinforcing its role as a significant platform for international cooperation.

BRICS is described as steadily transforming into a broad global structure, attracting international interest and expanding its membership. Its combined GDP by purchasing power parity now surpasses that of the G7, indicating its increasing economic and political influence.

BRICS held its First Health Working Group Meeting for 2026, focusing on public health cooperation. This meeting strengthens the alliance's commitment to global health security and collaborative frameworks.

BRICS, a 10-member bloc, is under India's chairmanship, focusing on key global challenges. The alliance seeks reforms in international financial institutions and aims to establish norms for AI use among states.

The BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) is a multilateral initiative aimed at strengthening manufacturing ecosystems and supporting MSMEs across BRICS countries. India's participation enhances the alliance's collaborative efforts in industrial development.