BRICS Summit 2026: UN Chief Antonio Guterres to Attend India Meet

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will participate in the 18th BRICS Summit, which India will host in New Delhi later this month. India is serving as the chair of BRICS this year and is preparing to welcome leaders from member and partner countries for the high-level gathering. Guterres’ participation will bring the United Nations leadership into discussions at a summit focused on issues involving major emerging economies and their international partners.

The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled to be held on September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event is expected to bring together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries, along with countries invited to participate in outreach engagements. The summit will provide a platform for discussions on international cooperation and issues of common interest among participating countries.

India’s role as the chair of BRICS places New Delhi at the centre of preparations for the summit and related diplomatic engagements. The gathering is expected to attract senior political leaders and representatives from across the expanded BRICS grouping. The participation of partner countries and outreach invitees will also broaden the scope of discussions beyond the core member nations.

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Guterres’ presence at the summit is significant as the United Nations works with countries on a wide range of global challenges, including development, peace and security, climate change and international cooperation. His participation is expected to provide an opportunity for engagement between the UN and leaders of BRICS countries on issues that have implications for the wider international community.

The BRICS grouping has grown in importance as an international platform representing major emerging economies. Its expanded membership and partnerships have increased the number of countries involved in its discussions. The New Delhi summit is therefore expected to draw considerable diplomatic attention as participating governments discuss shared priorities and the role of emerging economies in global affairs.

With India hosting the summit at Bharat Mandapam, preparations are underway for the arrival of leaders and other high-level delegates. Guterres’ scheduled participation adds another important international dimension to the event. The summit on September 12 and 13 is expected to feature discussions among member and partner countries as well as outreach participants, with India overseeing the proceedings as the current BRICS chair.

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