Key Points
- India assumed BRICS presidency on January 1, seeking to address global challenges.
- BRICS India 2026 theme: 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
- brics2026.gov.in launched to disseminate information about India's BRICS Chairship.
India’s External Minister Dr. S Jaishankar launched the logo, theme and website of India’s chairmanship in New Delhi. India officially took over the mantle of BRICS economic Bloc seeking to redefine its presidency of the grouping to tackle the changing global challenges at a time when the world is battling geopolitical volatility. India officially took over the presidency from Brazil on January 1 this year for the fourth time.
In 2026, BRICS will complete its 20 year of inception meanwhile the BRICS grouping has evolved as a significant platform for cooperation for emerging markets as developing economies.
(source: https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?)
Launched preparations for BRICS India 2026 with the unveiling of website, theme and logo, alongside MoS’ @KVSinghMPGonda and @PmargheritaBJP.
🇮🇳’s chairship of BRICS will adopt a ‘Humanity-first’ and ‘people-centric’ approach to build for resilience, innovation, cooperation and… pic.twitter.com/zhLIIzrokf
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 13, 2026
What is BRICS 2026's logo, theme, and website?
BRICS 2026 Logo
The BRICS India 2026 Logo 'the Lotus' which symbolises inclusivity, dialogue and shared growth. The logo blends tradition with modernity, with petals reflecting the vibrant colours of all BRICS members and symbolising collective strength and unity. At the centre, the "Namaste" gesture conveys warmth, respect, and harmonious collaboration.
BRICS 2026 Theme
The theme for India's 18th BRICS Chairship is "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability". It draws inspiration from Prime Minister's "Humanity First and People-centric" vision for BRICS and refelects a forward-looking agenda to address contemporay global challenges.
BRICS 2026 Website
The BRICS India website brics2026.gov.in was also launched by the External Affairs Minister. It will serve as a platform for disseminating information regarding India's BRICS Chairmanship and digital hub for the presidency.
BRICS 2026 Representatives
BRISCS is a group of 10 member countries, and other representatives includes International Organizations, Senior Officials of the Government of India, Resident Commissioners of States, Think-tanks, Media amongst other distinguished participants participated in the launch programme.
What are the Four Priorities of India’s Chairmanship?
The four broad priorities of India’s Chairmanship - Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability. They will provide a coherent and balanced framework across the three foundational pillars of BRICS: political and security, economic and financial, cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
Source: https://www.mea.gov.in/Speeches-Statements.htm?dtl/40586)
Dr. Jaishankar emphasized during the launch highlighted the India's chairmanship is a "critical moment." He noted that BRICS has evolved into a significant platform for emerging markets to challenge "discriminatory sanctions" and work toward a more multipolar global order.
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