BRICS: Joint Declaration Despite Differences; Xi’s Appearance and Criticism of Trump Tariffs

Source: Τα Νέα Οnline | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 09:45:56 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS members reached a unanimously adopted joint declaration at the New Delhi summit despite significant geopolitical differences.
• The declaration expressed concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East and called for maximum restraint to avoid further deterioration.
• BRICS condemned unilateral coercive measures contrary to international law and expressed concern over unilateral tariffs said to distort global trade.
• The members emphasized cooperation for the smooth flow of global trade, supply chains, energy, and cross-border payments among BRICS states.
• Chinese President Xi Jinping urged BRICS to promote global peace and oppose violations of national sovereignty, while criticizing Donald Trump's tariff policy as protectionism.
• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said BRICS are not against anyone and described the bloc as a platform for emerging and developing economies.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is open to cooperation worldwide but prioritizes its own interests, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed reducing dependence on the dollar.