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Guterres says BRICS New Delhi Declaration reassures on global multilateralism

Guterres says BRICS New Delhi Declaration reassures on global multilateralism
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Source: India Today | Original Published At: 2026-09-17 04:24:26 UTC

Key Points

  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the BRICS New Delhi Declaration is reassuring for multilateralism and for the United Nations' central role in tackling global crises.
  • The declaration was adopted by consensus at the BRICS Summit under India's chairship on September 12 after back-channel negotiations addressed divisions between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict.
  • Guterres said the declaration reflects a strong commitment by BRICS members to multilateralism and to the United Nations.
  • His remarks came in response to a PTI question about consensus within BRICS amid a divided UN Security Council.
  • Guterres attended the New Delhi summit on September 12 and 13, addressed its Open Session on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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