- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur from October 26-28, meeting leaders from both BRICS and Quad alliances.
- India faces diplomatic challenges navigating tensions between the US-led Quad and the BRICS grouping, which includes Russia and China.
- Trade issues, including US tariffs and India’s purchase of Russian oil, have increased strain in India’s relations with these groups.
- India’s plans to host the Quad Summit this year may be postponed to 2026; India will chair BRICS and host its summit also in 2026.
- Decisions at the summit could influence India’s future foreign policy and global relations amid competing international alliances.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 26 to 28. The summit will bring together leaders from the Quad alliance and the BRICS nations, placing India at the center of a diplomatic balancing act between these two competing global groups.
The summit will include U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and leaders from Russia, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Brazil’s President Lula da Silva and South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will also be present as observers in related summits. Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan confirmed Modi’s attendance, though India’s Ministry of External Affairs has not yet made an official statement.
India serves as the only member common to both the Quad, which involves the US and its allies, and BRICS, which counts Russia and China among its members. Tensions between these groups have increased recently due to U.S. trade tariffs and warnings against India’s purchase of Russian oil. The US has threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS members collaborating on a common currency to challenge the U.S. dollar. Sanctions on Iran, a new BRICS member, have also complicated the situation.
MEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela said, “The downward trend in global economic growth, uncertainty in investment flows and interest rates, unilateral measures and supply chain disruptions have come to define the current international economic landscape.”
Plans for India to host the Quad Summit this year have been delayed, with officials suggesting it could take place in 2026 instead. India will also chair BRICS and host its summit of the 11-nation group of emerging economies in 2026. Modi’s management of both events will highlight the challenges in balancing the interests of these alliances.
Dalela added, “India’s BRICS chairship comes at a time when the world is navigating through multiple challenges, particularly affecting the Global South countries.”
Efforts are underway for a meeting between Modi and Trump on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit. Discussions about scheduling the Quad summit continue but no date has been set, raising the possibility of another delay.
This ASEAN summit will be a significant moment for India’s foreign policy as it works to maintain strong relationships amid increasing global tensions between BRICS and Quad members. The outcome may influence India’s diplomatic strategy and its role on the world stage for years.
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