UN Secretary-General António Guterres is expected to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13. Hosted by India, the summit will bring together BRICS members, partners and invited countries to discuss cooperation and major global and regional priorities.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is set to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit, scheduled for September 12–13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. His participation was indicated by UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric during a press briefing.
India is hosting the summit under its 2026 BRICS Chairship, bringing together leaders of member states, partner countries and outreach invitees. The summit will focus on strengthening cooperation across political and security, economic and financial, and cultural and people-to-people dimensions.
Guterres’ participation comes as BRICS marks its 20th anniversary and prepares to discuss major global and regional issues. The summit will also provide a platform for discussions on strengthening multilateral cooperation and the role of emerging economies in global governance.