Oman Hails India’s BRICS Consensus-Building, Calls It ‘Nothing New’ for New Delhi

Source: The Economic Times | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 09:50:00 UTC

Key Points

• Oman’s ambassador to India praised India for successfully guiding BRICS toward a joint declaration and building consensus among the grouping’s 11 members.
• The 140-point New Delhi Declaration, adopted on September 12, covers conflicts, terrorism, trade, energy security, climate change, technology, development and global institutional reforms.
• Energy security was highlighted as an important issue for Oman and India, reflecting their longstanding energy and trade relationship.
• The declaration calls for stable and diversified energy markets, resilient supply chains and a just, orderly, equitable and inclusive energy transition while recognizing the continued role of fossil fuels for emerging economies.
• Oman is not a BRICS member but said it closely follows outcomes of major multilateral platforms such as BRICS and the G20.
• The summit took place amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with the declaration calling for maximum restraint, dialogue, diplomacy, respect for sovereignty and protection of civilians.