India’s Strategic Diplomacy in Brics, Benefiting the Global South

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. India maximized Brics benefits, strengthening its global south leadership.
2. Through Brics, India is mending ties with China and balancing Western relations.
3. Brics’ expansion and new members reflect India’s influential role.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth
India, the most West-aligned member of Brics, has adeptly utilized the multilateral platform to advance its economic, diplomatic, and geopolitical interests. At the recent Brics Summit in Russia, the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping demonstrated a positive turn in India-China relations, coinciding with the announcement of military de-escalation in eastern Ladakh. Experts observe that Brics is evolving into a diplomatic platform, beyond economic cooperation, fostering trust-building and cooperative relations.

For India, Brics has become a space where it balances its relationships with Western nations while cooperating with China, its long-time regional rival. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted how Brics’ expansion addresses the needs of the Global South, reflecting India’s commitment to a more equitable global order.

India’s participation in Brics reflects a commitment to multilateralism, advocating for a democratic global economy, with the recent inclusion of countries like Egypt and Ethiopia as examples. As Brics grows, India emerges as a champion of the Global South, utilizing this platform to shape the bloc’s future while maintaining independence and strategic flexibility with its Western allies.

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