Summit outcomes are platforms for BRICS’ next decade, MEA says more engagement ahead

Source: Moneycontrol | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 13:41:44 UTC

Key Points

• India's Ministry of External Affairs said the outcomes of the BRICS Summit are platforms, frameworks, and guidelines for continued engagement in BRICS' third decade.
• Secretary Sudhakar Dalela stated that India wants more engagement with BRICS nations going forward, supported by concrete outcomes and mechanisms.
• The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit prioritized cross-border terrorism, UN Security Council reform, trade restrictions, WTO reform, nuclear safety, and smooth flows of global trade and energy.
• The BRICS Payment Task Force is examining interoperability of payment and messaging channels and the use of member states' local currencies for trade settlements and investments.
• Collaboration on critical minerals was discussed during India's BRICS chairship.
• The summit emphasized inclusive growth that carries the Global South with it and broad support for making BRICS practical, actionable, and people-centric.