PM Modi’s BRICS Masterclass Shows How Real Diplomacy Is Done

Source: ThePrint | Original Published At: 2026-09-14 08:55:47 UTC

Key Points

• The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi on 12 and 13 September, with participation from leaders of China, Russia, South Africa, Iran, Indonesia, Egypt, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates.
• Brazil was represented at the summit by its Foreign Minister, Mauro Vieira, while several non-member countries also attended.
• The summit unanimously adopted the 45-page New Delhi Declaration, reflecting consensus among an increasingly diverse BRICS membership.
• The declaration emphasized economic cooperation, greater use of local currencies, cross-border payment mechanisms, supply-chain resilience, artificial intelligence cooperation, critical minerals, health, agriculture, energy, climate action, space, science and technology.
• It also highlighted support for start-ups, MSMEs, skills development and women-led development, while calling for reform of global institutions and greater representation for developing countries.
• BRICS leaders condemned terrorism, with special reference to the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack.
• India's chairship positioned BRICS as a platform for dialogue among the Global South, focusing on resilience, innovation, climate, sustainability and world peace.