The Congress on Saturday (September 12, 2026) urged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi -led government to help restore the diplomatic space and stature the country once commanded by rebuilding confidence among partners in the Global South.
Keep track | BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE updates: Chinese President Xi arrives in Delhi The Congress also urged Modi to hold a press conference to apprise the nation of the BRICS Summit outcomes. “Separately, efforts must be made to ensure that the commitments made at the BRICS Summit in 2021 (which India chaired) are tangibly furthered. “Although Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated a position that the Indian National Congress has long articulated – that India must be a voice for the Global South – the Congress firmly believes that declarations of solidarity must be complemented by consistent and consequential action. This includes securing firm support for India’s candidacy as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
As the BRICS Summit began, the Congress said India must demonstrate that it remains a credible and constructive partner, even in times of crisis, by taking special measures to address concerns of perceived endorsement of attacks on BRICS member Iran. Khurshid said. The Congress leader said the BJP government should use the 18th BRICS Summit to exercise statesmanship by forging solidarity among BRICS members without allowing it to get engaged in bloc politics. We hope the Prime Minister will hold a press conference to apprise the nation on what was discussed and finalised during the BRICS Summit,” the Congress leader said. The former Union Minister said that the Congress welcomes the continued evolution and growing significance of BRICS as a platform for shaping global developments, advancing the legitimate aspirations of the Global South, and ensuring fullness of life for all.
In this spirit, PM Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government should endeavour to restore the diplomatic space and stature India has historically commanded,” Mr.
