At BRICS, India's Modi warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks threaten global stability

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned at the BRICS summit that rising geopolitical tensions, ongoing supply chain disruptions, and climate crises are affecting people around the world and threaten global stability. In remarks reported by The Associated Press, Modi said these interconnected challenges are creating uncertainty and increasing costs for ordinary citizens, from energy and fuel to essential goods. He emphasized the need for greater collaboration among BRICS members to manage and mitigate these risks by diversifying supply chains, ensuring access to critical minerals and medicines, and building more resilient infrastructure. Modi also highlighted climate resilience and clean energy as urgent priorities, urging collective action to adapt to and mitigate climate impacts that disproportionately affect developing economies. The speech underscored a broader appeal for a more inclusive, rules-based international order and reforms to global governance that reflect the growing role of emerging economies. While not detailing specific policy measures, the remarks pointed toward strengthening regional cooperation, improving dialogue to resolve disputes, and aligning development strategies to reduce vulnerability to external shocks. The report frames Modi’s comments as part of a wider emphasis on stability through cooperation among major economies at BRICS.