BRICS supportive of UN, not alternative to it: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that BRICS functions as a supportive mechanism for the United Nations rather than serving as an alternative to it. Jaishankar emphasized that smaller groupings like BRICS work in tandem with the global body and do not seek to undermine its role.

The minister noted that such coalitions advocate for reform within the UN framework while maintaining their commitment to multilateral institutions. Jaishankar's comments address perceptions about BRICS positioning itself as a rival bloc in global governance.