India to Chair BRICS in 2026: Group Condemns J&K Attack, Pushes for UNSC Reform, and Challenges Trade Barriers

Sep 27, 2025 05:38 pm CST

At the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting during UNGA80, India secured unanimous support for its 2026 Chairship. The group issued a strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, advocated for UNSC reforms with explicit backing for India's permanent seat aspirations, and expressed concerns about rising protectionist trade measures affecting global commerce. The expanded BRICS membership demonstrates the bloc's growing role as a significant voice for the Global South in international affairs.