New Delhi is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13, 2026, bringing together a significant assembly of world leaders and high-level representatives. The summit will convene heads of state and government from BRICS member countries, numerous partner nations, major regional organizations, and prominent international institutions, highlighting India's growing role on the global stage.
Key BRICS Member Delegations
The core of the summit will be the delegations from the BRICS member countries, many attending at the presidential or prime-ministerial level. Confirmed attendees include:
- China: H.E. Xi Jinping, President
- Russia: H.E. Vladimir Putin, President
- Egypt: H.E. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President
- Ethiopia: H.E. Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister
- Indonesia: H.E. Prabowo Subianto, President
- Iran: H.E. Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President
- South Africa: H.E. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President
Other BRICS members, including Brazil and Saudi Arabia, will be represented by their respective Foreign Ministers, H.E. Mauro Vieira and H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The UAE will send H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
Participation from Partner Countries
Beyond the core BRICS nations, several partner countries are slated to participate, signaling a broader engagement. Notable figures include:
- Kazakhstan: H.E. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President
- Malaysia: H.E. Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister
- Nigeria: H.E. Senator Kashim Shettima, Vice President
- Uganda: Her Excellency Jessica Rose Epel Alupo, Vice President
- Vietnam: H.E. Le Minh Hung, Prime Minister
Other partner countries like Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Thailand, and Uzbekistan will also send high-level representatives, often their Foreign Ministers or Deputy Prime Ministers.
Regional and International Organizations Join Discussions
The summit will also feature leaders from key regional and international organizations, underscoring the collaborative nature of the BRICS platform:
Regional Organization Leaders:
- ASEAN (Philippines): H.E. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President
- African Union (Burundi): H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President
- Eurasian Economic Union (Kazakhstan): H.E. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President
- Gulf Cooperation Council (Bahrain): H.E. Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) (Uruguay): H.E. Mario Lubetkin, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Heads of Major International Institutions:
- United Nations: H.E. António Guterres, Secretary-General
- World Trade Organization (WTO): Her Excellency Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General
- World Health Organization (WHO): H.E. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General
- New Development Bank (NDB): Her Excellency Dilma Rousseff, President
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB): Her Excellency Zou Jiayi, President and Chair of the Board of Directors
This extensive list of participants underscores the 2026 BRICS Summit as a pivotal gathering for global dialogue on economic cooperation, geopolitical shifts, and sustainable development.