BRICS 2026 Summit to Prioritize De-Dollarization, AI Governance, and Financial Innovation Under India’s Presidency
India's BRICS presidency will focus on "Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability" as the bloc accelerates its de-dollarization agenda. The 18th BRICS Summit, scheduled for New Delhi in August-September 2026, marks a strategic shift from planning to implementation of local currency trade through alternative payment systems.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized continuity with India's G20 leadership, pledging to advance BRICS with a people-centric approach. The initiative gains momentum as member nations develop AI governance frameworks alongside financial cooperation mechanisms, potentially reshaping global trade architectures.