By REGINALD KANYANE
18 December 2025 – The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Supra Mahumapelo has congratulated India on taking over the BRICS Presidency from Brazil for 2026. Mahumapelo said the Presidency was officially handed over by Brazil to India this week in a symbolic gesture.
He further said the 18th BRICS Summit will be hosted by India in 2026, bringing together the 11 member states to discuss key issues and shape the group’s future agenda. Mahumapelo added that the priorities for 2026 are structured around four pillars such as resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.
“India’s Presidency will also focus on reforming global governance institutions, promoting multi-polarity, and strengthening South-South cooperation. We are confident in the success of the upcoming India Presidency and we wish them well in the year ahead.
“We also thank the President of Brazil for his leadership and accomplishments in the strides that have been made in ensuring that the BRICS member countries are strengthened economically, politically and socially this year,” he said.
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