Not Against Anyone': Modi Pushes BRICS-Led Global Reform Agenda
What Happened
Addressing the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Narendra Modi said the grouping is "not against anyone" and called for urgent reforms of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He argued that the current global governance system concentrates power among a few nations while the Global South bears the consequences without having an adequate role in decision-making. Modi stressed that the Global South's voice can no longer be ignored and pushed for a more representative international order.
Key Takeaways
India used its BRICS chairmanship to position itself as a leading advocate for developing nations. By calling for UNSC reform and urging the Global South to become a "rule-shaper" rather than a "rule-taker," Modi signalled a push for greater influence of emerging economies in global institutions while emphasizing that BRICS seeks cooperation, not confrontation.