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Amid twin wars, BRICS Declaration bats for smooth flow of global trade

Source: The Indian Express | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 09:40:49 UTC

Key Points

  • India secured consensus on a BRICS joint declaration at the New Delhi summit after days of negotiations.
  • The declaration calls for maintaining smooth flows of global trade, supply chains and energy in accordance with applicable international law.
  • Iran and the United Arab Emirates were divided over wording related to the war in West Asia, complicating negotiations.
  • BRICS Sherpas from the 11 member countries worked to finalize the declaration, with Indian officials trying to bridge gaps.
  • Iran and the United Arab Emirates joined BRICS in 2024 and were directly involved in the disputed paragraph.
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