India to host 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on Oct 26-27: Om Birla

The Parliament of India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on 26 and 27 October 2026 in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. The conference will be inaugurated on 26 October.Addressing a press conference at Parliament House on Thursday, Lok sabha Speaker Om Birla, described the Forum as a new chapter in the history of India’s parliamentary diplomacy. The conference will bring together Presiding Officers and parliamentary leaders from BRICS member and partner countries, Union Ministers, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Presiding Officers of State Legislatures, Members of Parliament and other dignitaries. 

Delhi: Addressing a press conference on the upcoming BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2026, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says, "Discussions take place both formally and informally at the BRICS Parliamentary Forum, where all member countries sit together and exchange views. We believe that peace and stability should prevail in all countries, as peace and stability lead to economic and social prosperity. This issue is discussed from time to time on various platforms, including parliamentary forums. If required, it will also be discussed at the BRICS Parliamentary Forum"

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Highlighting the central theme, “Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development,” Birla said the Forum would build on the legacy of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum and facilitate consensus-based dialogue through four high-level sessions. These will focus on Resilience, examining the critical role of parliaments in strengthening institutions for a better future; Innovation, exploring ways to promote human-centred innovation in artificial intelligence and digital technologies through parliaments; Cooperation, addressing the need for a more representative system of global governance through parliamentary cooperation; and Sustainability, discussing the role of parliaments in ensuring a sustainable and inclusive future for their countries.
A special meeting of the Chairpersons of the International Affairs Committees of the parliaments of BRICS member and partner countries will also be held to deliberate on parliamentary diplomacy, capacity building and the exchange of best practices.