With India set to chair the BRICS summit in 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Ethiopia marks a "very historic moment" that will strengthen bilateral ties and deepen cooperation on international issues, including UN reforms and BRICS agendas, said India's Ambassador to Et
India on Thursday reiterated that de-dollarisation was not on the BRICS agenda, and the member countries were only looking at cross-border payments in local currency.
The leaders held productive discussions on various issues on the BRICS agenda, including reform of global governance, enhancing voice of the global south, peace and security, strengthening multilateralism, development issues and Artificial Intelligence.
The upcoming BRICS Summit will focus on boosting trade in national currencies, reforming global governance, and tackling social issues like poverty and digital access. Member countries aim to strengthen cooperation, support the Global South, and explore independent dispute resolution, reflec