Brics summit: What's on agenda as world leaders gather in Delhi amid global tensions

The BRICS summit is set to kick off in Delhi on Thursday, as world leaders gather to discuss key global issues amid rising tensions. The five-nation bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is expected to focus on strengthening economic ties, increasing trade and investment, and promoting collective security. The summit's agenda includes a discussion on the impact of the US-China trade war on global trade patterns, as well as a review of the bloc's strategic partnership with Russia. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to use the summit to promote India's role in the global economy and its growing partnership with other emerging economies. The summit will also see a focus on climate change, with India's Environment Minister, Bhupender Yadav, set to deliver a keynote speech on the topic. The BRICS summit is seen as a response to the G7's attempts to promote a more Western-led approach to global governance. The summit is expected to be attended by over 2,500 delegates, including heads of state, ministers and senior officials from the five member countries. In a significant move, India has invited the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to attend the summit, marking a significant shift in India's foreign policy. World leaders are expected to arrive in Delhi on Wednesday, ahead of the summit's opening ceremony. The summit will be held at the Vigyan Bhavan complex in Delhi, which is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure. The Indian government has assured that the summit will be conducted in a 'no-photography' zone to avoid any security risks. The summit is seen as a significant milestone in the growing relationship between India and other emerging economies, with many experts predicting a major shift in the global balance of power.