Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Modi Urges BRICS to Make Global South Rule-Shaper
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
He said developing countries often face the effects of global crises but have too little say in major decisions.
He compared this system to a pyramid, where a few powerful countries hold most of the influence.
He wants BRICS to help turn that pyramid into a partnership where every country has a voice.
Modi proposed 10 ideas for changing global governance.
These ideas could become a BRICS reform roadmap by the next summit.
He called for faster reform of the United Nations Security Council and international financial institutions.
He also said young diplomats should receive training to help shape rules about technology and other global issues.
Modi proposed systems to keep BRICS projects moving and to help seafarers during emergencies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the two-day 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12, 2026.
Modi said the Global South should move from being a rule-taker to a rule-shaper in international decision-making.
He proposed 10 global-governance reforms that could become a BRICS reform roadmap by the next summit.
The proposals include time-bound United Nations Security Council reform and changes to voting power, leadership and priorities in international financial institutions.
Modi also proposed a BRICS continuity mechanism, training for young policymakers and a Seafarers’ Emergency Support Network.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BRICS leaders and other invited leaders, including Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Masoud Pezeshkian and Cyril Ramaphosa.
- What
- Modi called for the Global South to become a stronger participant in global rule-making and proposed 10 global-governance reform proposals.
- When
- September 12, 2026, during the opening of the two-day summit.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- Modi said developing countries are heavily affected by global crises but remain underrepresented in international decision-making.
- Summit
- 18th BRICS Summit 2026
- Dates
- September 12–13, 2026
- Host
- India, in New Delhi
- Summit theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
- Reform plan
- Ten proposals for global-governance reform, potentially forming a BRICS reform roadmap by the next summit
- Core pillars
- Representation, responsiveness and rule-making
- Humanitarian proposal
- A Seafarers’ Emergency Support Network for alerts, medical assistance, family information and evacuations
- Institutional proposal
- A BRICS continuity and implementation mechanism using the Troika arrangement
Sources
‘Global South must become a global decision maker’: PM Modi at BRICS Summit with Xi, Putin
BRICS Summit 2026: ‘Global South Must Become A Rule Shaper,' Says PM Modi; Calls For 10-Point Reform Roadmap | VIDEO
'Rule-Taker into Rule-Shaper': PM Modi Proposes 10 Governance Reforms for Global South for Next Brics Summit
Global South Must Move From Rule Taker To Rule Shaper, PM Modi Tells BRICS Summit
BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi says Global South must become a ‘rule shaper’
