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India has officially launched the website, theme, and logo for its BRICS Presidency 2026.
India will chair the BRICS Summit 2026 and the newly unveiled BRICS 2026 logo reflects:
- A blend of tradition and modernity.
- Petal design representing diversity of member nations
- βNamasteβ gesture at the centre, symbolizing unity, respect, and cooperation
BRICS:
BRICSΒ isΒ an informal intergovernmental organization composed of major emerging economies that seek to enhance their global influence. The group currently includesΒ 11 full member countries
- Original Members:Β Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
- New Members (Joined 2024-2025):Β Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Indonesia.
- Additionally, tenΒ Partner CountriesΒ were inducted in 2025: Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam
