11 May 2026
India hosts BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in Delhi
UPSC
International Relations
Economy
Summary
India hosted the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi. Discussions: BRICS expansion roadmap, payment systems alternative to SWIFT, climate finance from Global North.
Why it matters
UPSC International Relations. BRICS members now 11 (after 2024 expansion to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE; Saudi pending). Compare with G20, Quad, SCO.