The two-day 5th BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI) Leaders’ Summit began in Bengaluru today under the theme “Ease of Living with a Focus on Urban Mobility”. Organised by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India as part of India’s BRICS Chairmanship 2026, the summit has brought together 42 delegates, including Heads of SAIs from BRICS countries.

 

The summit was inaugurated by Comptroller and Auditor General of India K. Sanjay Murthy. Discussions during the event will focus on urban mobility, sustainable transport systems, environmental sustainability, public service delivery, and strengthening audit methodologies.

 

Delegates from Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa, and the UAE are participating in the summit. The event will conclude with the adoption of the BRICS SAI Work Plan 2027-28 and the Bengaluru Declaration.