Internal splits threaten to slow Brics’ progress as bloc looks back on 20 years of growth

DS Dewey Sim,Laura Zhou,Cao JiaxuanSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-12 · 02:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Leaders from major emerging economies are meeting in New Delhi this weekend for a summit celebrating the 20th anniversary of Brics. Chinese President Xi Jinping, along with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, are attending this significant gathering. While Brics has achieved growing influence and championed the Global South over two decades, internal divisions are reportedly posing a challenge to its continued progress. This summit marks a key moment for the bloc as it reflects on its past growth and navigates future development amidst these internal dynamics.

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Leaders including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Masoud Pezeshkian are attending the summit.

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BRICS is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a summit in New Delhi.

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Analysts highlight BRICS' growing influence and role as a champion of the Global South.

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Internal divisions may impede BRICS' progress.

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Internal splits threaten to slow Brics’ progress as bloc looks back on 20 years of growth3-MIN READ3-MIN0ListenPublished: 10:00am, 12 Sep 2026Leaders from some of the world’s largest emerging economies are gathering in New Delhi this weekend for a summit marking the 20th anniversary of Brics, a fast-expanding group of developing nations.Chinese President Xi Jinping, along with his Russian and Iranian counterparts Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian, are among those meeting in the Indian capital for one of the group’s most closely watched gatherings in years.Brics can point to some achievements over that time, with analysts highlighting its growing influence and role as a champion of the Global South.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x1xAI-generated voice

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