US South Asia analyst calls BRICS New Delhi Declaration a significant diplomatic achievement for India

Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 16:15:28 UTC

Key Points

• US South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman described the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the BRICS Summit as a significant diplomatic achievement for India.
• He noted that India had faced challenges during its BRICS chairship, including the war in Iran and issues related to United States policies.
• Kugelman said the initial part of the declaration reiterated core BRICS principles and was therefore not unexpected.
• He added that references in the declaration to US tariffs and sanctions could cause some unhappiness within the US administration.
• The BRICS declaration called for an immediate end to unilateral economic sanctions and expressed grave concern over rising protectionist policies.
• The grouping urged reforms of the World Trade Organization and Bretton Woods institutions to make global economic governance more effective, inclusive, representative and responsive.
• The 18th BRICS Summit was hosted by India in New Delhi on September 12-13 under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”