BRICS Parliamentary Forum: PMO Highlights Om Birla's Vision for Global Cooperation
PMO India shares Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's insights on the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum and India's 2026 Chairship goals.
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has brought significant attention to an article penned by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, emphasizing the critical role of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in enhancing dialogue and cooperation between member and partner nations. As India prepares for its 2026 BRICS Chairship, the forum is positioned as a vital mechanism for translating shared international visions into tangible legislative results.
A Blueprint for Institutional Strength
In a post on X, the PMO detailed that the upcoming forum will center its discussions around four primary pillars that will guide India's leadership during the 2026 BRICS Chairship. These core areas of focus include:
- Institutional Resilience: Strengthening the frameworks that govern international cooperation.
- AI Governance: Establishing guidelines and oversight for the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
- South-South Cooperation: Fostering stronger ties and mutual support among developing nations.
- Sustainability: Promoting long-term environmental and economic viability.
From Vision to Legislative Action
Speaker Om Birla shared his insights through an article titled 'Satat aur jan kendra vikas ke liye sansadiya sahyog' (Parliamentary Cooperation for a Resilient, Innovative and Sustainable World), published in 'Rajasthan Patrika'. Birla highlighted that hosting the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi offers a unique opportunity to move beyond theoretical goals.
According to the Speaker, the forum serves as a platform to convert the collective ambitions of BRICS nations into concrete legislative action, more robust institutions, and development strategies that remain centered on the needs of the people.
Addressing Modern Global Challenges
The Speaker underscored that parliaments hold a pivotal responsibility in crafting policies that address the aspirations of citizens while tackling emerging global threats. Key themes identified for parliamentary collaboration include:
- Digital transformation and the governance of AI.
- Urgent climate action and sustainable development goals.
- Strategies for poverty alleviation.
"The Forum’s four thematic pillars - Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability - reflect the collective commitment to strengthening multilateralism, enhancing parliamentary dialogue, promoting technological advancement, ensuring institutional accountability and advancing inclusive growth."
Empowering the Global South
Om Birla further noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is dedicated to amplifying the voice of the Global South. By leveraging parliamentary diplomacy and international cooperation, India aims to contribute to a global order that is more representative, equitable, and just for all nations.