The 2026 BRICS Summit convened in New Delhi from Saturday to Sunday, gathering leaders of major emerging economies to advance inclusive global governance, strengthen multilateralism, and promote sustainable economic growth. The summit marked the 20th anniversary of BRICS cooperation, a milestone highlighted by Chinese President Xi Jinping during his address to Session I of the 18th BRICS Summit on Saturday. Xi noted that over the past two decades, BRICS countries have actively explored development paths tailored to their national conditions, setting an example of self-reliance and unity among emerging markets and developing nations.
On the sidelines of the summit, the People's Daily released a video titled "Through Xi's Eyes: Finding the answer to the 'warmth of BRICS,'" which illustrates the spirit of multilateral cooperation and how China's development philosophy resonates across the Global South. The video features Busi Mabuza, South African chairperson of the BRICS Business Council, who underscored the shared bond among emerging nations. "Because most of the Global South countries are recently emerging from developing nation status, they understand the importance of not leaving anybody behind," Mabuza said. She added that BRICS "has opened up relationships in markets that are not just large, but that believe in multilateralism, that believe in supporting BRICS partners through sharing of technology, through sharing of skills."
R. Deepak, a professor of Chinese studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, brought stacks of President Xi's works back from China and observed that Xi's early years laid the foundation for his people-centered approach and poverty alleviation strategies. Such grassroots governance, Deepak noted, deeply resonates with nations of the Global South that share similar developmental journeys and strive to build a better life for their people.
The summit's outcomes and the video's message carry significant implications. For readers in emerging markets, the emphasis on technology sharing and skills transfer signals potential opportunities for economic diversification and job creation. For industries, the renewed commitment to multilateralism could lead to more stable trade flows and collaborative innovation. Globally, the alignment of Global South nations around people-centered development offers a counterpoint to protectionist trends, suggesting that inclusive growth remains a priority for major emerging economies. As the video reflects, for people across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, development is not an abstract concept but concrete improvements, from a paved road to a new job. As nations come together for this common goal, the paths to development and modernization open up to more possibilities.
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