Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the BRICS New Delhi Declaration and the Guwahati Declaration highlight India’s leadership and cooperation among BRICS anti-drug agencies.
A Hindustan Times morning brief highlights BRICS Summit remarks by Indian and Chinese leaders on global governance reform, maritime safety support, and peace in West Asia.
The BRICS Summit in New Delhi concluded with leaders reaffirming cooperation, advancing global governance reform proposals, and adopting a joint declaration on diplomacy and conflict prevention.
The Chinese president’s unexplained absence from the summit dinner attracted attention after he attended BRICS proceedings and met India’s prime minister.
Xi Jinping addressed the first phase of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, setting out priorities for BRICS cooperation in innovation, peace, cultural exchange, and global governance.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged BRICS members to uphold the UN Charter, support a two-state solution, deepen AI cooperation, and defend the WTO-centered multilateral trading system.
The second day of the 18th BRICS Summit features an open session on India’s chairship pillars, following adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026.
India’s External Affairs Ministry said there is no current proposal for a common BRICS currency, while the BRICS Payment Task Force continues exploring local-currency settlement and cross-border payment mechanisms.
Source: Malayala Manorama | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 03:28:04 UTC
