BRICS Parliamentary Forum: India Chairs 12th Edition in 2026
Why in the news
India took over the chair of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum for 2025-26, to host its 12th edition in 2026 after Brazil’s 11th.
Key facts
- The 11th Forum condemned the Pahalgam terror attack.
- Started in 2015 as a parliamentary arm alongside BRICS summits; chair rotates yearly.
- Aims: parliamentary diplomacy, legislative synergy, a Global South voice, debate on AI, climate, digital economy and growth.
India’s priorities, 2025-26
| Theme | Step |
|---|---|
| Terrorism | Legislative consensus |
| AI governance | Regulation and ethics frameworks |
| Innovation | e-Parliament, paperless lawmaking |
| SDGs | Align parliamentary policy |
| Outreach | Civil society and youth |
About BRICS
- Coalition of 11 emerging economies; term BRIC coined in 2001; first summit 2009, Ekaterinburg.
- No permanent HQ; original members Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa.
- 2024 entrants: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, UAE.
Exam angle
- India’s chair term: 2025-26; forum first held 2015.