BRICS unity despite Iran-UAE differences
India’s chairmanship helped secure consensus on the New Delhi Declaration 2026, emphasizing dialogue in West Asia, opposition to forced displacement in Gaza, and women’s empowerment.
UN Calls BRICS an Important Platform, Urges Financial Institution Reforms and No Double Standards on Terrorism
A UN spokesperson said BRICS has become a strong platform for emerging voices beyond Western countries, while highlighting India’s chairmanship and the New Delhi declaration.
37 Indian Deep-Tech Startups Showcase Innovations at BRICS Bharat Innovates Event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BRICS leaders toured 37 Indian deep-tech startups at the BRICS Bharat Innovates exposition in New Delhi, held as part of India’s BRICS chairship and alongside the 18th BRICS Summit.
BRICS nations agree to set up agri info network, grain trading portal
BRICS members adopted a New Delhi declaration agreeing to establish BRICS AGRIN and emphasize a BRICS Grain Exchange for agricultural trade cooperation.
BRICS expresses concern over attacks on nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards
BRICS summit declaration says safeguards, nuclear safety and security must be maintained even during armed conflict.
BRICS Declaration Opposes EU Carbon Border Tax, Emphasizes Energy Security
BRICS countries’ New Delhi declaration identifies energy security as central to development and rejects unilateral carbon border measures such as the EU CBAM.
BRICS backs local currency transfers, flags indiscriminate tariffs and sanctions
A BRICS declaration supported local currency trade settlements and cross-border payment cooperation while criticizing unilateral tariffs, sanctions, and coercive measures.
BRICS countries flag attacks on nuclear sites, back stronger safety norms
BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at an India-hosted summit, expressing concern over attacks on civilian infrastructure and safeguarded nuclear facilities while calling for stronger nuclear safety, disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation efforts.
Unified payment, not BRICS currency, on the table: MEA
India said there is no proposal for a common BRICS currency, while BRICS members are exploring local-currency settlement to reduce transaction costs and improve cross-border trade payments.