BRICS 20 Years: India Releases Commemorative Postage Stamps at 18th BRICS Summit

BRICS 20 Years are being commemorated as India released two special postage stamps during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The commemorative stamps mark two decades of the BRICS grouping and celebrate its evolution as an important platform for dialogue and cooperation among member countries.
The release also highlights the priorities of India's BRICS Chairship 2026, which is being guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”

The special postage stamps serve as a symbolic representation of BRICS' journey over the past two decades and India's priorities as it leads the grouping in 2026.

India Marks BRICS 20 Years with Special Stamps

The release of the two commemorative postage stamps provides a unique way to mark BRICS 20 Years and the grouping's evolution.

Over two decades, BRICS has developed as a platform for countries to engage in dialogue and cooperation on issues of shared interest. The commemorative stamps capture this broader journey while also reflecting the priorities associated with India's current chairship.

Celebrating Two Decades of BRICS

The BRICS grouping has become an important forum for discussions involving emerging economies and the wider Global South.

The commemorative stamps acknowledge this evolution and highlight BRICS as a platform that encourages dialogue, cooperation and engagement among participating countries.

The symbolic release during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi adds significance to the commemoration, bringing the milestone together with India's BRICS Chairship 2026.

18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi

The commemorative postage stamps were released during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, placing the milestone within one of the group's major diplomatic gatherings.

The summit provides an opportunity for participating countries to discuss issues of common interest and strengthen cooperation across different areas.

Stamps Reflect India's BRICS Chairship 2026

The two stamps also capture the priorities of India's BRICS Chairship in 2026.

India has chosen the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability” for its chairship. The theme reflects four broad areas that India is highlighting during its leadership of the grouping.