BRICS Delhi Summit was only the visible peak of longer effort: MEA

Source: Moneycontrol | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 13:40:13 UTC

Key Points

• The Ministry of External Affairs said the BRICS Delhi Summit was the visible peak of a longer process of engagement among member states.
• Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (Economic Relations), said the successful adoption of a joint declaration showed BRICS members can forge consensus on matters of global importance.
• The New Delhi Declaration expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East/West Asia and called for maximum restraint.
• The declaration recalled national positions and urged avoiding actions that could further aggravate the situation.
• Dalela said BRICS, with diverse development experiences and economic systems, requires transparent discussions that allow members to express national perspectives.
• The group's collective approach on West Asia is centered on dialogue and diplomacy as the path to lasting peace, security, and stability.