India Intensifies South Asian Diplomacy Under Neighbourhood First Ahead of BRICS Summit

India has intensified its South Asian diplomatic outreach under the “Neighbourhood First” policy, linking engagements with Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal to its upcoming BRICS Summit in September 2026.The Ministry of External Affairs stressed that development cooperation and strategic ties remain central to this push, with invitations extended to BRICS members, partners, and regional
India has intensified its South Asian diplomatic outreach under the “Neighbourhood First” policy, linking engagements with Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal to its upcoming BRICS Summit in September 2026.The Ministry of External Affairs stressed that development cooperation and strategic ties remain central to this push, with invitations extended to BRICS members, partners, and regional
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