Jaishankar inaugurated the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting which saw participation from Foreign Ministers and heads of delegation from member and partner countries.

New Delhi: Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar in his opening remarks at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Thursday announced that the summit comes at a time of considerable flux in international relations.

He praised the attendees for having been “in close and regular contact through bilateral and multilateral engagements.” He termed the gathering for the BRICS meeting as “a special occasion.”

“It allows us to exchange perspectives and encourages us to develop convergences. In this complicated and uncertain world, that is of ever-greater importance,” he said.

“As Chair, I thank each delegation for their presence and for their continued commitment to strengthening cooperation within the BRICS framework. All of us remain in close and regular contact through bilateral and multilateral engagements. Gathering today for the BRICS meeting is a special occasion. It allows us to exchange perspectives and encourages us to develop convergences. In this complicated and uncertain world, that is of ever-greater importance…” said Jaishankar.

The meeting will help the Foreign Ministers of BRICS member countries exchange views on global and regional issues of mutual interest, said a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs. On the second day, BRICS member and partner countries will participate in a session themed “BRICS@20: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. This will be followed by a session on the “Reforms of Global Governance and Multilateral System”.
The BRICS Foreign Ministers held their last meeting on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) on 26 September 2025. The meeting was chaired by India in its capacity as the incoming BRICS Chair for 2026.

The BRICS, originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates.

During the talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz is likely to feature prominently in the talks. India is expected to convey concerns over the safe passage of merchant vessels through the narrow waterway, which remains vital for global crude oil and LNG supplies, according to people familiar with the matter.