“Engine of Change”: Key Points of the BRICS Final Declaration

Source: RT en Español | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 14:36:17 UTC

Key Points

• The final declaration was adopted unanimously at the 18th BRICS summit in India and says the Global South is a motor of positive change.
• BRICS reaffirms its commitment to peace, a more representative and just international order, reformed multilateralism, sustainable development and inclusive growth.
• The document condemns terrorism and supports conflict prevention and peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue, consultation and diplomacy.
• BRICS expresses serious concern over unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures that distort trade and are inconsistent with WTO rules.
• China and Russia, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, support Brazil and India seeking a greater role in the United Nations and its Security Council.
• The declaration commits to more meaningful representation for emerging markets and developing countries in global decision-making processes and structures.
• BRICS confirms its intention to develop faster, lower-cost, accessible, transparent and secure cross-border payments and settlements in national currencies.