China Announced as Host of 2027 BRICS Summit During 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi

Exam-focused facts from the 14 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi that China will host the 2027 BRICS summit and assume next year's presidency.
The 18th BRICS Summit is being hosted by India in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, with leaders from 11 member countries and 10 partner countries attending.
The dates and host city for the 2027 BRICS summit in China have not yet been announced.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a 'new and ambitious agenda' for BRICS over the next 20 years, with India's chairship focusing on food, energy and supply chain security for the Global South.