Lavrov says Russia will support BRICS agenda presented by Indian chair

Russia would actively support India’s chairmanship of BRICS with its current agenda, which was “modern, highly-relevant” with an emphasis on counter-terrorism and energy security, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.

India formally assumed on January 1, 2026, the chairmanship of BRICS, a 10-member bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, along with five new members.

“India’s chairmanship, in my view, presents a modern, highly relevant agenda that addresses today's challenges while preparing for the future. We will actively support it,” Lavrov said in an interview.

The foreign minister said India placed particular emphasis on counter-terrorism, which remains highly relevant.

“Terrorist activities are observed in Afghanistan, along its borders, and along the India-Pakistan-Afghanistan corridor, as well as in other hotspots,” he said.