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flag India began its BRICS chairmanship on Feb. 10, 2026, launching a year of leadership focused on resilience, innovation, and sustainability.

flag India’s BRICS chairmanship officially began on February 10, 2026, with the first Sherpa/Sous-Sherpa meeting in New Delhi, launching a year of leadership under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” India’s priorities emphasize a people-centric, humanity-first approach, with focus areas including counter-terrorism, energy and food security, technological advancement, and sustainable development. flag Russia expressed strong support for India’s agenda, while Belarus attended as a partner country for the first time, signaling interest in joining the New Development Bank and highlighting contributions in technology, food, and water security. flag The expanded BRICS bloc, now including Egypt, Iran, UAE, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and others, continues to grow, with ongoing discussions on integration and potential future membership.

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