India Emerges as New Hub of Global Diplomacy, PM Modi Demonstrated at BRICS Summit

Source: नवभारत टाइम्स | Original Published At: 2026-09-19 04:43:38 UTC

Key Points

• The 2026 BRICS Summit was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi and opened with the New Delhi Declaration.
• India secured early consensus on a joint declaration, emphasizing unity among BRICS members.
• The declaration called for reforms in the UN Security Council, IMF and World Bank.
• BRICS members agreed to expand the use of local currencies in cross-border trade and strengthen BRICS Pay.
• India's Digital Public Infrastructure and UPI were recognized as tools for financial inclusion in developing countries.
• China's foreign ministry spokesperson praised India's chairmanship and the consensus reached at the summit.