BRICS leaders flag rising global polarisation and distrust; call for diplomatic push to prevent conflicts

Source: Lokmat Times | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 13:25:11 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS leaders expressed concern over growing global polarization and distrust and called for stronger international efforts to safeguard peace and security through politico-diplomatic measures and conflict prevention.
• The positions were outlined in the 2026 New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
• The declaration stated that security among all countries is indivisible and reiterated commitment to the peaceful resolution of international disputes through dialogue, consultation, and diplomacy.
• BRICS leaders emphasized preventive diplomacy and mediation, with the consent of relevant parties, and agreed to explore cooperation on preventing armed conflicts, UN peacekeeping, African Union peace support operations, and mediation processes.
• They expressed alarm at the critical increase in global military spending and warned that it undermines adequate financing for development in developing countries.
• The leaders advocated a multilateral approach on issues including sustainable development, hunger and poverty eradication, and climate change, while expressing concern over attempts to link security with the climate change agenda.
• They stressed the need to revitalize disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation, and reaffirmed support for nuclear-weapon-free zones, including efforts toward a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction.