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By GT24x7 Reporter · 11 September 2026 · GlobalToday24x7

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) headquarters, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, located along Janpath in the heart of New Delhi, has been illuminated with architectural lighting on Friday, September 11, 2026. The visual makeover coincides with final logistical and diplomatic arrangements ahead of the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, being hosted under India's 2026 chairship on September 12 and 13 at the Bharat Mandapam convention complex in Pragati Maidan.

The ceremonial lighting of key administrative buildings highlights New Delhi’s readiness to host high-level foreign delegations, including heads of state, foreign ministers, and international observers from across the Global South. The illumination features synchronized tri-color LED arrangements alongside prominent summit branding, reflecting India’s official 2026 BRICS chairship theme: "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability".

Citywide Makeover and Diplomatic Preparedness

The illumination of the MEA building is part of a broader aesthetic and infrastructural facelift executed across the Lutyens' Delhi corridor and surrounding diplomatic enclaves:

* Civic Infrastructure Illumination: Coordinated by civic bodies, including the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and central public works authorities, major government landmarks, 17 arterial roundabouts, over a dozen diplomatic hotels, and 10 municipal buildings have received thematic illumination. * Summit Branding and Green Corridors: Prominent transit avenues linking Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, the Air Force Station at Palam, diplomatic enclaves, and Pragati Maidan have been lined with multilingual digital displays, floral installations, and BRICS-themed LED signboards. * Round-the-Clock Operational Readiness: As the administrative anchor of India's foreign policy, the MEA has established comprehensive 24x7 protocol desks, media facilitation centers, and bilateral coordination hubs to oversee the high volume of parallel meetings scheduled across the weekend.

High-Profile Convergence at Bharat Mandapam

The 18th summit represents a landmark gathering for the grouping, which formally expanded to 11 full member nations—including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE—collectively representing approximately 49 percent of the global population and 40 percent of worldwide GDP.

With world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, converging on the capital, the vibrant visual transformation of Delhi’s diplomatic institutions signals the commencement of intensive multilateral and bilateral deliberations.