New Delhi: BRICS commemorative stamps were released on 12 September 2026 during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The release marked two decades of BRICS cooperation.
The two stamps celebrated the growth of BRICS as a platform for dialogue and cooperation. They also highlighted India’s priorities as BRICS Chair in 2026.
The stamps carried the inscription “BRICS: Two Decades of Cooperation, 2006–2026” and its Hindi version, “ब्रिक्स: सहयोग के दो दशक, 2006–2026”.
Together, the BRICS commemorative stamps reflected the group’s journey over the past 20 years. They also presented the values and goals linked to India’s current chairship.
The release took place on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The event marked an important milestone in the group’s development and cooperation.
BRICS commemorative stamps reflect India’s 2026 priorities
The first stamp represented the emergence of BRICS as a platform based on mutual respect. It also reflected the principles of understanding and solidarity among its members.
Meanwhile, the second stamp featured the logo of India’s BRICS Chairship 2026. It highlighted the chairship’s “humanity first” and “people-centric” vision.
India’s BRICS Chairship 2026 was guided by the theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” The second stamp reflected this broader vision.
Thus, the two stamps combined the history of BRICS with the priorities of India’s current chairship. They also highlighted cooperation, resilience and people-centred development.
The commemorative release marked 20 years since BRICS emerged as a platform for dialogue and cooperation. It also underlined India’s approach to its 2026 Chairship through its stated theme and vision.
