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Congress Urges Modi to Use India’s BRICS Chairmanship Globally
India is leading the BRICS group of countries this year.
The Congress party said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should use this role to improve India’s relationships with developing countries.
It said India should take clearer action during international crises.
Congress was especially concerned about the war in West Asia and issues involving Iran and South Africa.
The party also said trade between India and BRICS countries should become fairer.
It wants better opportunities for Indian goods and services in those markets.
Congress called for stronger supply chains and a shared financial safety plan.
It also wants BRICS countries to support India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Congress urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use India’s BRICS chairmanship to rebuild trust across the Global South.
The party criticized the government’s diplomatic response to the West Asia war and its handling of concerns involving Iran and South Africa.
Congress called for stronger trade access, fewer market barriers, and more balanced economic ties with BRICS countries.
It urged members to secure supply chains and operationalize the Contingent Reserve Arrangement, to which India pledged $18 billion.
The party also sought support for India’s permanent membership claim at the United Nations Security Council.
- Who
- The Indian National Congress, through Salman Khurshid, addressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
- What
- Congress urged India to use its BRICS chairmanship to rebuild Global South trust, improve trade, strengthen cooperation, and advance its United Nations Security Council claim.
- Where
- The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi, India.
- When
- The statement was issued on September 12, 2026, during the 18th BRICS Summit.
- Why
- Congress said India should restore diplomatic influence, support partners during crises, protect its interests, and provide stronger leadership among developing countries.
Key facts
- Statement date
- September 12, 2026
- Summit
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Summit location
- New Delhi
- Trade share
- BRICS countries collectively account for 19.6% of global merchandise trade
- Contingent Reserve Arrangement
- India has pledged $18 billion
- Main spokesperson
- Salman Khurshid, chairperson of the All India Congress Committee Foreign Affairs department
- Additional request
- Congress wants BRICS members to support India’s permanent membership claim at the United Nations Security Council
Quotes
Indian National Congress
India’s principal opposition party
“It should deepen South-South cooperation and make the function as a stabilising forum in a fragmented international system; to work together to address deficiencies in global institutions; and to demonstrate that strategic autonomy can coexist with constructive and consequential multilateralism.”
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“The BJP government must therefore take deliberate steps to rebuild confidence among partners in the Global South by demonstrating that India remains a credible and constructive partner, even in times of crisis.”
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