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    The 18th BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi under the Indian chairmanship, concluded with a clear declaration: China will take over the rotating presidency and host the 19th BRICS Summit in 2027.[1]

    China Steps into BRICS Presidency

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to Beijing, recognising that China will become the next host of the BRICS summit, marking a pivotal transition in the quad's leadership cycle.[1]

    India’s Focus on Concrete Outcomes

    Modi urged the BRICS grouping to move beyond rhetoric, demanding tangible benefits for the Global South as the alliance embarks on its third decade.[1]

    He highlighted ongoing initiatives in disaster management, MSME cooperation and environmental protection, asserting that these efforts demonstrate the bloc’s capacity for real impact.[1]

    Xi Calls for a Stronger Global South Voice

    Chinese President Xi Jinping urged BRICS to seize its historical initiative and become an active, stabilising force in international affairs, signalling Beijing’s intent to push the bloc’s agenda forward in the coming years.[1]

    Summit Themes and Future Outlook

    The summit’s theme—Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability—reflected a shared commitment to inclusive growth, a focus that will likely shape the priorities of the 2027 summit under Chinese stewardship.[1]

    As China prepares to host the meeting, it will focus on reinforcing BRICS’ role in multilateralism, sustainable development and technology, while fostering deeper ties with the Global South.[1]

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