New Delhi hosts 18th BRICS Summit with Global South leaders
The 18th BRICS Summit is set to be hosted in New Delhi, gathering top leaders from Asia, Africa, and the global south.
Big names like the presidents of the Philippines, Indonesia, Burundi, Cuba's foreign minister, and Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow are all here.
Plus, World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has joined to spark conversations about trade and development.
India highlights ties with visiting leaders
India is highlighting its strategic ties with these visiting leaders. The Philippines plays a key role in India's Act East policy for trade and security in the Indo-Pacific.
Indonesia and Thailand are looking to deepen their partnerships with India. Burundi's president is representing the African Union as part of the global south push.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala joins summit trade talks
With World Trade Organization chief Okonjo-Iweala present, expect plenty of discussion around inclusive trade initiatives.
The summit theme (resilience, innovation, cooperation, sustainability) means leaders will tackle big issues like geopolitics, economics, climate change, and global teamwork.