Jaishankar Highlights BRICS’ Stabilizing Potential in Global Crisis

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar set the tone for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, emphasizing the bloc’s evolving role as a pillar of stability. Addressing delegates at India Mandapam on Thursday, he noted surging expectations from the Global South for BRICS to counter global uncertainties, escalating conflicts, and economic pressures with constructive action.

He appreciated the backing that has sustained momentum during India’s presidency. Looking ahead to 2026 when India takes the helm, Jaishankar described the current context: a volatile international arena rife with disputes, fiscal instability, and multifaceted challenges in trade, innovation, and climate.

Developing nations increasingly look to BRICS for a stabilizing framework. The meeting enables deep dives into key global and regional dynamics, alongside strategies to deepen member collaborations.

Climate change demands unified efforts rooted in fairness and shared yet distinct obligations for enduring sustainability. Technological progress must fuel ethical governance and broad-based prosperity.

Central to global order are peace and security matters. Jaishankar stressed dialogue and diplomacy’s role amid ongoing strife, while advocating stronger anti-terrorism partnerships.

In thanks, he lauded delegations’ commitment to BRICS cooperation via diverse engagements. India, as presiding nation, pledges to nurture open dialogues that harness inputs for optimal results. ‘In this intricate world, such interactions are indispensable,’ he remarked, ushering in a session poised for impactful consensus-building.