Wars pose a test as India hosts BRICS summit with China, Russia, Iran leaders

India will host a BRICS summit this weekend, gathering the bloc’s 11 members and inviting high-level participation from the presidents of China, Russia and Iran. As global concerns intensify around Russia’s war in Ukraine and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, officials say the meeting will place a heavy emphasis on economic resilience and development in a world buffeted by inflation and supply‑chain pressures. Delegates are expected to discuss trade, investment, financing for infrastructure, and broader reforms of global governance, with an eye to making BRICS a more influential voice for developing economies. With divergent viewpoints among members, organizers say the talks will also touch on energy security, climate finance, the digital economy, and the role of BRICS in shaping rules of international trade and finance. The discussions come as the group weighs expansion and how to deepen practical cooperation across sectors such as finance, technology, and people-to-people ties. Held on Indian soil, the summit highlights New Delhi’s aim to position BRICS as a constructive, multipolar‑world platform, balancing the strategic priorities and regional nuances of its diverse membership while signaling its intent to forge a more united front on shared challenges.