First Meeting of BRICS Sherpas Under India's Chairship Concludes Successfully

New Delhi, January 10, 2026 — The first meeting of BRICS Sherpas under India's 2026 Chairship concluded today in New Delhi, setting the agenda for a productive year of multilateral cooperation. The meeting was attended by senior representatives from all BRICS member nations and partner countries.

The discussions centered on India's overarching theme for the chairship: "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability." Key agenda points included digital public infrastructure, climate cooperation, financial inclusion, and strengthening multilateral institutions.

India's Sherpa emphasized the importance of inclusive growth and people-centric development as the cornerstones of the 2026 agenda. The next Sherpa meeting is scheduled for March 2026.