BRICS countries seek greater influence in global decision-making

Source: RSI | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 16:36:39 UTC

Key Points

• The BRICS summit opened in New Delhi with leaders including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
• Modi said the Global South is directly affected by world crises but remains underrepresented in global decision-making and called for a more collaborative platform.
• Xi Jinping urged BRICS countries to act as mediators in the Middle East conflict and said China would cooperate with other members to prevent further military escalation.
• BRICS leaders unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, calling for maximum restraint and a return to dialogue to avoid further escalation in the Middle East.
• Modi proposed strengthening practical cooperation in areas such as maritime security and support for workers in the naval sector.
• The article notes that BRICS expansion has increased the group's demographic, energy and economic weight, while also making common positions more difficult.
• India and China agreed to stabilize their relations after previous tensions linked to border clashes.