New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- As India prepares to host the BRICS Summit in New Delhi from September 12-13, former senior diplomats have highlighted the event's historic significance, outlining both the geopolitical hurdles and strategic opportunities facing the expanded 10-member group.

Speaking with ANI, former senior diplomat Mahesh Sachdev emphasised that reaching two decades of existence marks a turning point for the grouping, while highlighting India's unique position as a diplomatic bridge between BRICS and Western nations.

"Historically, BRICS was founded as BRIC in 2006, and it completes 20 years this year. For two decades, its progress has been mixed, and one would hope that reaching adulthood, 21 years of age, would push this body in...