Leaders of BRICS nations are set to meet in New Delhi for a two-day summit dominated by the US and the zionist regime's war on Iran, energy security and efforts to strengthen cooperation among emerging economies.

BRICS leaders will convene in India's capital, New Delhi, on Saturday for a two-day summit expected to focus on regional conflicts, energy security and the bloc's growing role in global affairs.

The meeting will be the first BRICS leaders' summit since the outbreak of the US and the zionist regime's war on Iran, placing developments in the Middle East high on the agenda.

According to India's Ministry of External Affairs, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are among the leaders expected to attend the summit.

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan are also expected to participate.

Energy security expected to dominate talks

The disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following the conflict has heightened concerns over global energy supplies, making energy security one of the summit's central topics.

The expanded BRICS bloc now includes major energy exporters such as Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, alongside major energy importers including China, India and Indonesia, giving the grouping an increasingly important role in discussions on global energy markets.

Growing role in global governance

Originally established by Brazil, Russia, India and China in 2009, the grouping became BRICS after South Africa joined in 2011.

In recent years, the bloc has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia, increasing its economic and geopolitical weight.

BRICS has evolved beyond its original economic focus into a platform where members discuss issues including multipolarity, reform of global governance institutions and stronger cooperation among countries of the Global South.

Different priorities within the bloc

Despite its expansion, BRICS continues to face differing priorities among its members.

China views the grouping as an important platform for strengthening cooperation among developing countries and supporting a multipolar international order.

Russia and Iran see BRICS as a key forum for expanding international partnerships and reducing the impact of Western sanctions.

India, meanwhile, has sought to maintain balanced relations with both Western countries and BRICS partners, while emphasizing that the grouping should remain focused on cooperation rather than geopolitical confrontation.(ILKHA)