BRICS Delhi Declaration: What India Achieved Amid Xi, Putin and the Global South

Source: प्रभात खबर | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 01:56:58 UTC

Key Points

• India secured consensus among BRICS members with diverse interests in the New Delhi Declaration, reaffirming mutual respect, sovereign equality, inclusiveness and consensus-based decision-making.
• The declaration condemned the 22 April 2025 Pahalgam terrorist attack and called for action against cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorist financing and safe havens.
• India clarified that there is no proposal for a common BRICS currency; discussions focus on trade in local currencies and more effective cross-border payment systems.
• The summit emphasized digital public infrastructure and AI cooperation, offering India a role as a solutions provider for developing countries.
• The declaration reiterated calls for reform of the United Nations and other global institutions, with China and Russia supporting India's and Brazil's greater role.
• India's post-chairmanship test will be whether mechanisms, working groups, payment initiatives and institutional reforms launched during its presidency continue after China assumes the BRICS chair in 2027.
• The West Asia conflict highlighted India's multi-alignment challenge, as BRICS called for restraint and dialogue while members such as Iran and the United Arab Emirates hold different positions.