‘UNSC reforms can’t be delayed’: PM Modi makes strong pitch for change in world order at Brics Summit | India News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday officially declared the Brics Summit 2026 open, welcoming world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, to India for the two-day summit.Addressing the leaders at the opening session, Modi said India’s Brics chairship had followed a “people-centric and humanity-first approach”, with resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability identified as key priorities.Here are the top quotes:
- This year’s Brics Summit marks a historic milestone as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Brics. In human life, the age of 20 marks the beginning of a new phase of maturity and responsibility. It is a stage when responsibilities are added to dreams and capabilities are given a new direction.
- India’s Brics chairship is based on a people-centric and
humanity-first approach . Resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability have been our priorities. With these priorities, we have placed special emphasis on connecting the BRICS chairship with the common people. With this vision, more than 350 meetings were organised, and we had the opportunity to welcome your teams in nearly 30 cities.
- Today, Brics, too, is at its coming-of-age moment. Over the past 20 years, Brics has established a distinct identity on the global stage. We respect each other’s perspectives and move forward through consensus. We are not against anyone; rather, we seek to move forward with the approach of taking everyone along.
- Reform in UNSC cannot be delayed anymore.
- Global South must become a rule-shaper.
