UN Endorses PM Modi’s Push for UNSC Overhaul at BRICS 2026

Source: Business Today | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 06:16:02 UTC

Key Points

• At the opening session of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said reform of the United Nations Security Council could no longer be delayed.
• UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the United Nations aligns with the push for structural changes across international bodies and noted that the Security Council’s composition no longer reflects the 21st century.
• Modi said countries of the Global South are often sidelined in international decision-making despite being at the forefront of global crises.
• He proposed transforming the global governance framework into a platform of partnership and suggested BRICS members draft 10 unified proposals on representation, responsiveness, and rule-making.
• The proposals are intended to establish a formal BRICS Reform Roadmap by the next summit.
• The unanimously adopted New Delhi Declaration reaffirmed member states’ commitment to upgrading international governance to be more representative of developing nations and Least Developed Countries.
• Dujarric commended India’s leadership during its BRICS chairship and emphasized constructive dialogue to keep global institutions agile, effective, and representative.