Skepticism and Hope Surround 18th BRICS Summit’s Promises

Source: Devdiscourse | Original Published At: 2026-09-14 05:50:23 UTC

Key Points

• At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Congress leader Rajesh Thakur questioned whether the government's summit promises would lead to tangible results.
• Thakur said past summits had mixed outcomes but expressed hope that implementing agreed commitments could benefit the public.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi held diplomatic meetings on the summit sidelines, including with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing multilateral cooperation.
• The New Delhi Declaration addressed peace and stability in West Asia, protection of civilians, and adherence to international law to support global trade and energy supplies.
• BRICS called for adherence to UN resolutions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and expressed concern over violence in Gaza.