LN24 INTERNATIONAL REPORTS FROM NEW DELHI AS BRICS DISCUSSES THE FUTURE OF EMERGING ECONOMIES
The 18th BRICS Summit is taking centre stage in New Delhi as leaders and business representatives from across the grouping gather for discussions on trade, investment, economic cooperation and the future direction of the bloc.
At the centre of the conversations is a critical question for emerging economies: How can countries grow, attract investment and strengthen international partnerships while protecting their sovereignty and ensuring they are not exploited or taken advantage of?
India’s BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” reflecting a people-centred and humanity-first approach articulated by the Indian Prime Minister at the 2025 Rio Summit.
LN24 INTERNATIONAL ON THE GROUND IN INDIA
LN24 International Senior Correspondent Yvonne Katsande is on the ground in New Delhi, bringing first-hand coverage of the BRICS Summit and following the discussions shaping the global economic landscape.
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Yvonne Katsande reports from India as discussions at the BRICS Summit examine how nations can pursue economic growth while maintaining sovereignty, strengthening strategic partnerships and protecting their national interests.
GROWTH WITHOUT DEPENDENCE
For many BRICS members, economic development is increasingly being viewed through the lens of resilience and self-determination.
Countries want access to international markets, capital, technology and investment, while also ensuring that these partnerships do not create excessive dependence or undermine their ability to make independent economic decisions.
The discussions are therefore extending beyond traditional trade agreements to include technology, infrastructure, energy, innovation, finance and strategic industries.
A GROWING ECONOMIC ALLIANCE
BRICS is made up of eleven countries: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
The expansion of the grouping has broadened its economic reach and increased the diversity of interests represented within the bloc.
For emerging economies, BRICS provides a platform to explore new trade and investment relationships while engaging with major economies on issues affecting the developing world.
SOVEREIGNTY AND STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS
A key part of the broader conversation is how countries can maintain sovereignty while building relationships with multiple international partners.
Rather than relying exclusively on one economic or geopolitical partner, countries are increasingly seeking diversified relationships that allow them to attract investment, access technology and expand trade while retaining control over their strategic priorities.
This approach reflects a changing global economic landscape in which emerging economies are seeking greater influence in determining the terms of international cooperation.
THE FUTURE OF BRICS
The 18th BRICS Summit comes at a significant moment for the global economy.
With discussions centred on trade, investment, innovation, resilience, cooperation and sustainability, the gathering is expected to contribute to the wider debate about the future role of emerging economies in global affairs.
For countries seeking development, the objective is not simply to grow — but to build economies that are resilient, competitive and capable of protecting national interests.
As discussions continue in New Delhi, the BRICS platform is positioning itself as an important space for countries to explore growth through cooperation, without compromising sovereignty.
LN24 International will continue bringing updates and on-the-ground reports from the BRICS Summit in India.
