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BRICS: A Window to the Future

BRICS, a janela para o futuro
Countries
BrazilChinaEgyptEthiopiaIndiaIranRussiaSaudi ArabiaSouth Africa
Cooperation areas
Economic GrowthInclusive MultilateralismInstitutional Development

Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-10-15 14:23:37 UTC

Key Points

  • The 18th BRICS summit held in New Delhi on September 12-13 coincided with the 20th anniversary of the bloc's foundation.
  • The 11 BRICS member countries unanimously adopted the 140-point New Delhi Declaration.
  • The declaration expressed opposition to unilateral tariffs and sanctions imposed outside multilateral mechanisms.
  • The summit supported expanding the membership base of the New Development Bank and recommended more lending in local currencies.
  • The article cited NDB-financed projects, including Mumbai metro lines and water, energy, and infrastructure projects in Brazil and South Africa.
  • It argued that BRICS differs from the G7 by allowing members with political systems, cultures, and regional differences to cooperate collectively.
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