The Parliament of India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on 26-27 October 2026 in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi. The conference will be inaugurated on 26 October and brings together presiding officers and parliamentary leaders from BRICS member countries (11 nations) and partner countries (10 nations), along with Union Ministers, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh, presiding officers of state legislatures, Members of Parliament, and other dignitaries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will grace the event and meet with leaders of the visiting delegations. The forum's overarching theme is 'Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development' and will feature four high-level plenary sessions: Resilience (parliamentary role in strengthening institutions), Innovation (human-centred AI and digital technologies), Cooperation (representative global governance through parliamentary cooperation), and Sustainability (ensuring sustainable and inclusive future).
Additionally, a special meeting of Chairpersons of International Affairs Committees from BRICS member and partner countries will deliberate on parliamentary diplomacy, capacity building, and exchange of best practices. Secretaries of the delegations will meet on 25 October 2026 to finalize the Joint Statement of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum. The conference will include bilateral and multilateral interactions, parliamentary friendship group meetings, cultural programs, and a banquet hosted by the Vice-President of India. Delegations will visit the Indian Parliament and enjoy cultural visits in Delhi before the conference concludes on 27 October.