New Delhi, August 20, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the national capital’s preparations for the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026, stressing the need for seamless coordination among all agencies and time-bound execution.
Sandhu said the preparations were being aligned with the national vision and priorities and highlighted the significance of Delhi being chosen as the venue for the summit.
“Chaired a review meeting on Delhi’s preparedness for the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026. Aligned with the national vision and priorities, emphasized the importance of Delhi being chosen as the Summit venue and the need for seamless multi-agency coordination and time-bound execution across all fronts,” he said in a post on X.
The Lieutenant Governor directed all stakeholder departments and agencies to ensure smooth traffic movement and robust security arrangements. He also stressed the need for effective civic upkeep and emergency medical preparedness at key venues and along important movement corridors.
“Guided by our timeless ethos of Atithi Devo Bhava, Delhi is fully geared up to extend an orderly, secure and warm welcome to all visiting delegates,” Sandhu said.
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13 as part of its BRICS presidency in 2026. The central theme of India’s chairship is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
Preparations for the summit are also being accompanied by youth-focused initiatives under India’s BRICS presidency. The Eighth BRICS Youth Energy Summit 2026 brought together more than 100 participants, including young energy professionals from academia, government institutions and energy ministries of BRICS member countries.
Representatives of the BRICS Youth Energy Agency, Sustainable Energy for All, the International Solar Alliance and the International Renewable Energy Agency also participated in the virtual summit.
The youth summit focused on strengthening energy cooperation and developing solutions for a secure, sustainable, inclusive and future-ready energy sector under the vision of “Energy for All”.
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