Government of India
About Meeting
As BRICS Chair 2026, India will host the 18th BRICS Summit on 12–13 September 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together leaders of BRICS Member and Partner Countries and Outreach Invitees. The Summit will focus on strengthening intra-BRICS cooperation and addressing key global and regional issues of mutual importance.
India’s BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, reflecting the vision of “Humanity First”. India, a founding member of BRICS, assumed its fourth Chairship on 1 January 2026. The year also marks 20 years of BRICS since its establishment.
Thematic Pillars
Education, Entrepreneurship & Future Readiness
Empowering youth through education, skills, innovation and entrepreneurship for a future-ready world.
Inclusive Development & Youth Wellbeing
Promoting health, inclusion and equitable opportunities to build resilient and empowered communities.
Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility
Inspiring youth action for environmental protection and a sustainable, greener planet.
People-to-People Cooperation & Youth Engagement
Strengthening cultural ties, volunteering, exchanges and dialogue for lasting people-to-people connections.
BRICS Member Countries
