BRICS Ministers Meet in Delhi Ahead of Summit
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- BRICS foreign ministers convened in New Delhi on May 14‑15, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam to prepare for the September summit.
- India will host the 18th BRICS summit in September, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined a joint conference call with visiting leaders at 1 p.m. Thursday.
- Iran war cast a shadow over the talks, as the conflict continues to affect global markets and security discussions.
- Donald Trump’s state visit to China coincided with the meeting, adding a high‑profile Western context.
- BRICS has extended membership invitations to Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, with Saudi Arabia still pending formal accession.
Why it matters: BRICS members will shape the agenda for the September summit, gaining a coordinated platform to influence global trade while Western powers lose leverage over emerging economies.
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