New Delhi, May 12 -- The Ministry of External Affairs has outlined an ambitious diplomatic roadmap for May 2026, punctuated by India's pivotal role as the host of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the national capital and a high-profile five-nation tour by Prime Minister Narendra Modi commencing on May 15.

The briefing detailed a sophisticated dual-track strategy designed to strengthen India's leadership within the broadened BRICS alliance while simultaneously "securing national interests" through vital engagements across West Asia and the European continent.

New Delhi is poised to transform into a global diplomatic crossroads for the BRICS bloc, marking the first major ministerial gathering since the 2025 deliberations on the sid...