Agenda of the 18th BRICS Summit Held in India
Hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, the BRICS Summit addresses economic cooperation and global issues.
The 18th BRICS Summit, gathered in New Delhi under the host of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, brings together leaders of 11 member countries and international organization representatives.
Host of the Summit and Security Measures
India's capital, New Delhi, has completed its preparations for the BRICS Summit, and extensive security measures have been implemented citywide.
Within the scope of the summit, approximately 30,000 additional security personnel have been deployed, while the surroundings of the hotels where the guest leaders will stay have been closed to traffic.
Participating Leaders and Bilateral Talks
Figures such as Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have arrived in the capital.
Chinese President Xi Jinping also participated in the summit as part of his visit to India, marking his first trip to the country in seven years.
Scope and Its Place in the Global Economy
The BRICS bloc currently consists of 11 members representing 49 percent of the world's population and approximately 40 percent of the global gross domestic product.
Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Indonesia are among the members of the alliance.
Main Agenda Items of the Summit
Held this year under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability," economic resilience and technology are on the table at the summit.
Topics such as trade, energy cooperation, artificial intelligence, and cross-border payment methods against Western sanctions are being discussed among members.
Geopolitical Challenges and Regional Conflicts
The summit is taking place amid an environment of global turmoil created by the US and Israeli war against Iran and the war in Ukraine waged by Russia.
Additionally, conflicts between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen, as well as border disputes between India and China, are among the internal issues challenging the bloc.