New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- India on Tuesday launched the BRICS official logo and website as it assumed the Chairship of the ten-nation BRICS grouping for 2026.

The 18th BRICS Summit will be held in India later this year.

Launching the lotus-shaped logo and the website External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said India approaches its Chairship and logo with 'humanity first and a people-centric approach.''He said India's Chairship of BRICS seeks to bring together the potential of BRICS countries for greater global welfare.'' When India prepares to assume BRICS Chairship in 2026, we do so at an important moment in the group's journey.''He said that in 2026 BRICS will complete 20 years since its inception during which it has steadily evolved int...