INTERVENTION BY YB DATO’ SERI UTAMA HAJI MOHAMAD BIN HAJI HASAN MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, MALAYSIA BRICS PARTNERS’ FOREIGN MINISTERS’ MEETING 2026 SESSION 1: BRICS@20: BUILDING FOR RESILIENCE, INNOVATION, COOPERATION AND SUSTAINABILITY NEW DELHI, INDIA 14 MAY 2026

INTERVENTION BY

YB DATO’ SERI UTAMA HAJI MOHAMAD BIN HAJI HASAN

MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, MALAYSIA

BRICS PARTNERS’ FOREIGN MINISTERS’ MEETING 2026

SESSION 1: BRICS@20: BUILDING FOR RESILIENCE, INNOVATION, COOPERATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

NEW DELHI, INDIA

14 MAY 2026

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Thank you, Mr. Chair, for giving Malaysia the floor.

1. I thank the Government of the Republic of India, for inviting Malaysia to participate in this BRICS Partners’ Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

2. The significance of this meeting has grown especially prominent over the past couple of years.

3. Against a backdrop of weakened global architecture, intensified risk of geopolitical conflict, and destabilised energy markets and global supply chains, there has never been a greater need for our collaboration.

4. For the strong-willed and the future-sighted, problems translate to opportunities. And as a collective, BRICS has the power to strengthen resilience around this rapidly collapsing world.

5. This organisation represents some of the world’s most productive economies. And one of the first priorities on the agenda, should be to support greater flow of intra-trade and cross-investment.

6. By leveraging on our relative strengths, BRICS has the potential to forge a major global supply chain. One that is diversified, dependable, and able to withstand global shocks.

7. However, resilience alone is not enough. The current phase of global growth is being shaped by technology and digital transformation. To enable true growth and prosperity, we must also practice inclusivity.

8. Digital public infrastructure, fintech systems, and A.I. are already changing how economies function and how governments deliver services.

9. But without inclusive access, these technologies will only widen inequality, instead of bridge the gap.

10. This is why Malaysia sees value, in deeper BRICS cooperation on digital governance, especially in A.I., digital infrastructure, and skills development, so that the benefits of technology and innovation are more evenly shared.

Excellencies,

11. This brings us to the question of green finance, and sustainable development. Sustainability cannot be achieved without financial systems that support it.

12. Green finance must therefore move from the margins, to the centre of global development planning.

13. Institutions such as the New Development Bank have a critical role to play, in ensuring that financing is not only available, but also fair, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the Global South.

14. Without this, the gap between ambition and implementation will only continue to widen.

Excellencies,

15. Geopolitical tensions and trade policy uncertainties, are accelerating a shift, from efficiency-driven globalisation, toward resiliencedriven regionalisation.

16. As a result, global supply chains are becoming more diversified, regionalised, and risk-managed, with capital flowing mostly toward economies that are perceived as stable and predictable.

17. From a regional perspective, ASEAN is gaining prominence as a neutral, rules-based, and economically dynamic region, offering an attractive alternative for investors seeking diversification.

18. In this regard, I see strong potential for BRICS and ASEAN to strengthen our cooperation, in building economic resilience through strategic cooperation.

19. This includes strengthening trade linkages, advancing quality infrastructure development, deepening collaboration in digital and emerging technologies, and promoting sustainable and green growth.

Excellencies,

20. As BRICS marks its 20th anniversary, the question before us is not about relevance, but about direction:

21. Whether we can move from shared concerns to shared solutions; and

22. Whether we can build systems that are more resilient in crisis, more open to innovation, more collaborative in practice, and more sustainable in outcome.

23. Malaysia believes that we can achieve this. And we remain ready to work with BRICS in shaping that direction, as a constructive partner in supporting a more balanced global order.

24. Because ultimately, our goal is simple: To help build a future that is resilient, inclusive, and sustainable for all.

Thank you.