BRICS seeks to give the Global South a bigger voice
The grouping increasingly represents emerging and middle powers across regions that share common development priorities and seek a greater voice in institutions shaping global affairs.
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi brought together leaders from emerging and middle powers, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing a broader agenda for greater representation in global decision-making. The grouping aims to reform international economic and political institutions, moving away from a "pyramid of privilege" to a "platform of partnership."
Indian President Modi, during the summit, proposed developing 10 global governance reform proposals, aiming to create a BRICS Reform Roadmap at the next summit. He highlighted the disconnect between developing countries' role in addressing global crises and their limited representation in international decision-making, noting that the Global South is "today in the front row of global crises, but in the back row of decision-making."
BRICS reaffirmed its commitment to a more representative, inclusive, and accountable multilateral system, stressing dialogue, consultation, and cooperation among nations.
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