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BRICS Summit 2026: Can the Delhi Meet Move BRICS From Talk to Action?

BRICS Summit 2026: Can The Delhi Meet Move BRICS From Talk To Action?
Countries
BrazilChinaIndiaIranRussiaSouth AfricaUnited Arab Emirates
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Economic GrowthInclusive MultilateralismInstitutional Development

Source: Outlook India | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 05:58:41 UTC

Key Points

  • The 18th BRICS Summit adopted the 140-paragraph Delhi Declaration on 12 September 2026, covering conflicts, terrorism, trade, development, energy, health, technology and global governance.
  • India's 2026 BRICS chairmanship hosted 350 meetings in 30 cities and promoted initiatives on MSMEs, photovoltaics, logistics, start-ups and a proposed BRICS Start-up Innovation Fund.
  • The declaration was reached despite divergent strategic interests among members, including Iran, the UAE, Russia, China, India and Brazil, amid regional conflict, sanctions and great-power rivalry.
  • BRICS cooperation is emphasized in supply chains, trade facilitation, food and energy security, digital infrastructure, development finance, health and climate adaptation.
  • India supported greater use of national currencies and cross-border payment efficiency while avoiding making de-dollarisation the bloc's organising principle.
  • BRICS' population, GDP and trade share are cited as factors driving interest in membership and partnership.
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