At the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, President Putin and other BRICS leaders toured the Innovative India exhibition and a photo display marking the bloc’s 20th anniversary.
BRICS members reportedly agreed on a common declaration before the New Delhi summit, while Chinese President Xi Jinping urged rejection of protectionism and Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on gas prices for Europe.
The Indonesian government says BRICS membership does not automatically create NDB financing obligations, while internal procedures to join the bank are underway.
BRICS leaders issued a declaration recognising women as leaders, decision-makers and drivers of economic growth and social transformation, while highlighting women’s role in peacebuilding and sustainable development.
Speaking at the BRICS Summit 2026, Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh said India’s BRICS presidency reflects national pride and urged stronger engagement with member countries.
BRICS member states adopted the Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, backing full UN membership for Palestine and calling for Security Council reform, energy security and disarmament.
At the first day of the BRICS summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the adoption of a joint declaration calling for maximum restraint in the Middle East and supporting diplomatic settlement.
At the 18th BRICS Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed developing 10 joint initiatives to reform the international governance system.
Xi Jinping’s short visit to New Delhi dominates the BRICS summit as India pursues a softer, non-Western orientation while Russia pushes anti-Western rhetoric.
