Global media praises PM Modi’s diplomacy at 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi

Source: Navabharat | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 08:52:35 UTC

Key Points

• The 18th BRICS summit was held over two days at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi under India's chairmanship, marking India's fourth hosting of the summit.
• Global media reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi helped align BRICS members with differing views on Middle East tensions behind a joint statement calling for maximum restraint.
• The summit declaration expressed deep concern over deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure and nuclear facilities, without naming any country.
• Prime Minister Modi called for BRICS to adopt an ambitious 20-year vision and build mechanisms for consistent implementation of its decisions.
• Al Jazeera noted that India's chairmanship of the 11-member group came amid disruptions to energy, shipping and global trade linked to conflicts and tariff pressures.
• US media framed the summit as reflecting a changing global order and discussed whether India or China would emerge as the more influential voice of the developing world.