BRICS Leaders Meet in India as Global Tensions Put the Group to the Test

BRICS leaders meeting in India

 BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi to discuss trade, investment and global challenges as tensions over conflicts and international relations test the group's unity.

NEW DELHI — Leaders of the BRICS group are meeting in New Delhi as the emerging-market bloc seeks to strengthen its role in global affairs amid growing geopolitical and economic tensions.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, along with representatives from other BRICS member countries.

The summit is taking place against a complicated international backdrop. Conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, tensions between the United States and China, and disruptions affecting global energy and trade have increased pressure on countries to coordinate their economic and diplomatic policies.

Trade and economic cooperation

Economic cooperation is one of the major issues on the BRICS agenda. Leaders are expected to discuss trade, investment, energy security, technology and ways to strengthen cooperation among developing economies.

Some members have also pushed for greater use of national currencies in international trade and reduced dependence on Western-led financial systems. However, differences among member countries could make it difficult to reach agreement on major geopolitical issues.

India and China seek closer dialogue

The summit also provides an opportunity for India and China to improve relations after years of tensions.

Xi Jinping's visit to India is his first in seven years. His meeting with Modi comes as the two countries cautiously work to manage differences and improve bilateral relations.

What comes next?

The outcome of the summit could show how effectively BRICS members can work together despite their different political interests and relationships with major world powers.

For developing countries, the group's growing influence could also shape discussions about international trade, finance, energy and global governance.

Voxora will continue to follow major developments from around the world.

Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India

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