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

Amid twin wars, BRICS Declaration bats for smooth flow of global trade
Countries
IndiaIranUnited Arab Emirates
Cooperation areas
Economic GrowthInclusive MultilateralismInstitutional DevelopmentPeace & Development

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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