India, Sept. 11 -- As India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit this weekend, it will look to build bridges in an uncertain world, bolstering multilateral ties with an eye on development-oriented, people-centric approaches.

Focus on relationships over rivalry, substance over mere statements, and people over politics are the pillars of New Delhi's approach, according to an Indian official.

The motto is a testament to India's balancing act and its efforts towards world peace, especially with partners such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran in the same room; the two BRICS members have found themselves on opposite sides of the West Asia war.

"In the coming days, leaders from around the world will gather for the BRICS Summit. There is full ...