BRICS Summit 2026: WHO Chief Tedros Arrives In New Delhi

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, which India is hosting at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) welcomed Tedros and highlighted the importance of global cooperation on health issues for shared progress and prosperity.

A hearty welcome to Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros, Director-General of @WHO on his arrival in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.

The visit underscores the importance of global cooperation in health related matters for shared progress and prosperity.#BRICS2026… pic.twitter.com/6IwZNRUHm1

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) September 12, 2026

Belarus Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov also arrived in the national capital to participate in the summit.

The MEA described India-Belarus relations as warm and friendly, with both countries expanding cooperation across bilateral and multilateral areas.

Warmly welcome Mr. Maxim Ryzhenkov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

India and Belarus share warm and friendly relations, marked by growing cooperation across a broad range of areas, in bilateral and multilateral spheres.#BRICS2026… pic.twitter.com/Sf799cR0ur

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) September 12, 2026

Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the summit as the current chair of ASEAN. Union Minister of State Anupriya Patel received him at the airport.

The MEA said India and ASEAN maintain a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership covering trade, maritime security and regional connectivity in the Indo-Pacific.

Warm welcome to President of Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr @bongbongmarcos as he arrives in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in his capacity as the current chair of @ASEAN. He was received by MOS @AnupriyaSPatel.

An important pillar of India’s ‘Act East’ policy,… pic.twitter.com/CVL8hJ1UMb

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) September 11, 2026

World Trade Organisation Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla also reached New Delhi on Friday.

The MEA said their participation would strengthen discussions on inclusive trade, development and shared priorities among Global South partners.

A special welcome to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @NOIweala, Director-General of @wto to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

Her participation in the Summit will advance the dialogue on inclusive trade and development, and on ensuring that the global trading system delivers for all.… pic.twitter.com/KyQMJLNnj2

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) September 11, 2026

India’s BRICS Chairship 2026 follows the theme ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’.

The MEA said the theme reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a people-centric approach based on the principle of ‘Humanity First’.

Under India’s BRICS Chairship, more than 350 meetings and high-level engagements have taken place across over 25 cities. These initiatives have focused on strengthening cooperation across three key pillars: political and security cooperation, economic and financial collaboration, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges.

India has used business-to-business and people-to-people initiatives to advance practical and development-oriented outcomes and strengthen the strategic partnership among BRICS members and partners.

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