"We are not against anyone" ::::: "In human life, the age of 20 marks the beginning of a new phase" ::: "We are celebrating the 20th anniversary of BRICS" ... Modi

At the 18th BRICS Summit 2026, 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said:

"I express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your active contribution and support in making India’s BRICS chairmanship a success. This year’s BRICS summit marks a historic milestone. 

We are celebrating the 20th anniversary of BRICS. 

"In human life, the age of 20 marks the beginning of a new phase of maturity and responsibility."  

"Today, BRICS, too, has reached a moment of 'coming of age'. Over the past two decades, BRICS has established a distinct identity on the global stage. 

"We respect each other's perspectives and move forward through consensus. 

We strive to advance not by opposing anyone, but by taking everyone along. 

Now is the time for us to translate our unity and consensus within BRICS into tangible results on the global stage."   

The Prime Minister noted '20 years of BRICS' because the bloc is celebrating its two-decade anniversary since initial foundational steps began in 2006. 

 

Modi said: "We need to transform this pyramid of privilege into a platform of partnership, where every country's voice is heard, every member has a stake, and the development of humanity remains at the heart of every effort. 

With this objective, I propose that we work together to prepare 10 proposals for global governance reform, which we can seek to develop into a BRICS Reform Roadmap by the next summit...". 

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Modi says, "...Friends, the message from this BRICS Summit being hosted by India should be clear. 

If our future is shared, the right to shape that future should also be shared. From voice to impact, from privilege to partnership, this should be the guiding resolve of BRICS at present." 

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