New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Brics must work for "reformed multilateralism" at a time when the world community is dealing with multiple complex challenges and act as a constructive platform for dialogue and development, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday while outlining India's objectives as chair of the 10-nation grouping.

India's role as chair of Brics during 2026 is being closely watched as the grouping seeks to position itself as a key platform for highlighting the issues and concerns of key developing economies and the Global South against the backdrop of repeated attacks by President Donald Trump, who has accused the bloc of working to replace the US dollar with national currencies in international trade.

Addressing a...