Delhi Welcomes Bahrain’s Diplomat Ahead of Two‑Day BRICS Event

The 18th BRICS summit kicked off in New Delhi with a high‑profile welcome for Bahrain’s foreign minister. The event, held at the expansive Bharat Mandapam, features heads of state from Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates, along with partner nations such as Belarus, Cuba, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. The summit’s theme – building resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability – reflects Prime Minister Modi’s emphasis on a people‑centric, ‘Humanity First’ approach to multilateralism.