India to Host BRICS Parliamentary Forum in 2026

Updated June 07, 2025

India is set to⁣ host ‍the next BRICS Parliamentary Forum in 2026, according to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla. the announcement followed the 11th BRICS⁣ Parliamentary Forum in Brasilia, where member ​nations issued a joint declaration condemning the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.

The BRICS⁤ nations—including Brazil, Russia, india, china, and South Africa—advocated ⁤for a collective⁤ global approach and a zero-tolerance policy regarding terrorism. ⁢Discussions also centered on artificial intelligence and enhanced economic cooperation among‌ member states.

Birla ⁤expressed gratitude to Brazil for hosting ⁢the summit. He affirmed India’s commitment to ensuring a⁣ productive and successful ​event in 2026.the upcoming forum aims to set the agenda for future collaboration.

In this final declaration,​ BRICS countries agreed that we must fight terrorism collectively… and emphasised the need to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism through joint efforts,” Birla said.

Regarding‍ artificial ‌intelligence, Birla‍ emphasized the need for ‍transparency and accountability⁢ in its request. the forum also addressed economic inclusion and strategies to boost trade among BRICS ‌nations.

The indian delegation included Deputy ‌Chairperson of Rajya Sabha Harivansh, Rajya Sabha MP Surendra Singh Nagar, Lok Sabha MPs Vijay Baghel, vivek Thakur, Shabari Bareddy, Lok Sabha Secretary General Uttpal ⁣Kumar Singh, and Rajya Sabha ​Secretary⁣ General PC Modi.

What’s next

Looking ahead, India aims to foster global cooperation and dialog, ⁢leveraging parliamentary exchanges and shared best practices to⁤ improve citizens’ lives through the BRICS forum.