The BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held in New Delhi on 14 and 15 May 2026, marking a key milestone under India's 2026 BRICS chairship. The meeting was convened to prepare for the 18th BRICS Summit scheduled for September 2026 in New Delhi. Foreign ministers of the BRICS bloc, along with counterparts from partner and invited countries, gathered to exchange views on global and regional developments. Discussions focused on security challenges, economic cooperation and the reform of multilateral institutions, providing a rare platform for these diverse emerging economies to coordinate positions. The meeting took place at Bharat Mandapam, the exhibition and convention centre in New Delhi that has hosted several major international events. Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the visiting leaders through a conference interaction during the proceedings. BRICS, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has expanded in recent years to include new members, increasing its weight in global economic governance and its representation of the Global South. India's chairship in 2026 emphasises themes of multilateralism, reform of global institutions, economic resilience and South-South cooperation. The New Delhi meeting also assumes significance amid heightened global geopolitical tensions, with the bloc seeking to project a unified voice on issues such as trade, technology, climate finance and the restructuring of international financial institutions. The outcomes of the foreign ministers' deliberations are expected to shape the agenda and declaration of the September summit.