External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday launched the website, theme, and logo for BRICS 2026, scheduled to take place under India’s chairship.
Union Ministers of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Kirti Vardhan Singh were present on the occasion.
It brings together eleven major emerging markets and developing countries of the world – Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. It serves as a useful platform for consultation and cooperation on contemporary issues having global and regional significance, as well as issues of global political and economic governance.
The BRICS logo for India’s chair ship blends tradition with modernity. The petals radiate the vibrant colours of all member countries, highlighting their collective strength and unity. At the centre, the “Namaste” gesture showcases India’s spirit of warmth, respect, and harmonious collaboration.
“Complementing this visual identity are the three core pillars of BRICS-Political & Security cooperation, Economic & Financial partnership, and People-to-People exchanges-all subtly represented through the logo’s message of inclusivity, dialogue, and shared growth. Together, the design reflects the broader BRICS vision of cooperation, sustainable development, and global harmony,” an official statement said.
The website aims to provide a platform to receive updates regarding its initiatives and events that will be held under India’s Presidency.
The theme of India’s BRICS chairship is ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.’ “India’s BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’, reflecting a people-centric and humanity-first approach articulated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister at the 2025 Rio Summit,” the statement said.
Launch of BRICS India 2026 Logo, Theme and Website by the External Affairs Minister
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar unveiled the logo, theme and website of India’s BRICS Chair ship 2026 on 13 January 2026 in New Delhi.
2. The BRICS India 2026 Logo symbolises inclusivity, dialogue and shared growth. The logo blends tradition with modernity, with petals reflecting the vibrant colours of all members and symbolising collective strength and unity. At the centre, the “Namaste” gesture conveys warmth, respect, and harmonious collaboration.
3. The theme for India’s Chairship this year is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. It draws inspiration from Prime Minister’s “Humanity First and People-centric” vision for BRICS.
4. The BRICS India website brics2026.gov.in was also launched by the External Affairs Minister. It will serve as a platform for disseminating information regarding India’s Chairship.
5. Representatives of BRICS Member and Partner countries, International Organizations, Senior Officials of the Government of India, Resident Commissioners of States, Think-tanks, Media amongst other distinguished participants participated in the launch programme.
In 2026, he said that BRICS will complete 20 years since its inception, during which it has steadily evolved into a “significant platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing economies”.
“The current global environment presents complex and interconnected challenges, geopolitical uncertainties, complicated economic landscapes, climate-related risks, technological changes, and persistent development gaps continuing to affect countries across regions,” he added.
Highlighting India’s approach for its chairship, EAM Jaishankar said, “In this context, BRICS remains an important forum that encourages dialogue and cooperation and practical responses taking into account national priorities at different stages of development. India approaches its chairship with a humanity-first and a people-centric approach inspired by the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”
He stated that India’s chairship theme ‘Building Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability’ showcases India’s belief that cooperation among members can help address shared challenges in a balanced and inclusive manner.
He mentioned that the theme demonstrates the importance of strengthening capacities, promoting innovation, and ensuring sustainable development for the greater good of all.
