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| LS Speaker inaugurates 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2026 | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Oct 26: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today inaugurated the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2026 at the historic Samvidhan Sadan in the Parliament House Complex, New Delhi, calling upon the Parliaments of BRICS member and partner countries to strengthen their collective resolve towards people-centric development, global peace, sustainability and international cooperation. Emphasizing the transformative potential of parliamentary engagement, he underscored the need to harness the collective wisdom of nations to address shared challenges, deepen mutual understanding and bring meaningful, positive change to the lives of citizens.
Welcoming the parliamentary delegations from BRICS member and partner countries to India, Shri Birla observed that their presence reflected a shared commitment to dialogue, parliamentary cooperation, mutual respect and democratic values. He noted that notwithstanding their geographical, cultural, linguistic and social diversity, the countries were united by their faith in democratic ideals and a common sense of responsibility towards humanity. The true strength of BRICS, he said, lay in its ability to transform diversity into a source of strength, shared purpose and collective progress.
Describing the unanimous adoption of the Joint Statement at the BRICS Summit of Heads of State and Government held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi as a significant milestone, Shri Birla expressed his appreciation to the member countries. He emphasized that the real challenge now lay in translating the commitments embodied in the Joint Statement into tangible and lasting outcomes. Parliaments, through their legislative functions, budgetary processes, deliberations and oversight, could play a pivotal role in ensuring that these commitments translated into meaningful action and delivered tangible benefits to citizens.
Observing that the world was passing through a period of profound uncertainty, Shri Birla highlighted the mounting challenges posed by regional conflicts, wars, economic instability, trade tensions, terrorism and climate change. Their consequences, he noted, transcended national boundaries and called for a spirit of collective responsibility. In such a challenging global landscape, dialogue, diplomacy and cooperation assumed even greater significance. Parliaments, as vibrant expressions of the people's will, could serve as bridges of understanding, strengthen mutual confidence, ease international tensions and help advance peaceful and constructive responses to global challenges. Through parliamentary diplomacy, elected representatives could exchange perspectives, draw upon shared experiences, identify common interests and open new avenues for meaningful international cooperation.
Shri Birla observed that BRICS carried the significant responsibility of amplifying the voice of the Global South and advancing its aspirations on the world stage. He emphasized that this aspiration must move beyond the realm of dialogue and declarations to find concrete expression in responsive policies, practical cooperation and collective initiatives that improve people's lives. The strength of the grouping, he noted, would be reflected in its ability to transform shared aspirations into purposeful action and ensure that the concerns and priorities of developing nations received due consideration in global decision-making.
Highlighting the theme of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2026, 'Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development', Shri Birla said it held particular relevance in the contemporary global context. The two-day Forum would provide an important platform for comprehensive deliberations on four interconnected pillars-resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability-each essential to strengthening democratic institutions and advancing inclusive development in an increasingly interconnected world. |
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