India’s government said no BRICS common currency proposal is under consideration, while local-currency settlement remains a practical focus for reducing trade transaction costs.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised BRICS leaders for their support of multilateralism and global health cooperation as reflected in the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 2026 BRICS Summit.
As BRICS enters its third decade, China sees technology, climate change and a greater voice for the Global South shaping its next phase.
India Post issued two commemorative stamps on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi to mark 20 years of BRICS.
BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th BRICS Summit, covering West Asia tensions, UN reform, de-dollarisation and AI governance.
Iran and Oman agreed on new entry and exit routes for the Strait of Hormuz, while BRICS leaders discussed West Asia, sanctions, and alternative cooperation at the 18th BRICS Summit.
BRICS reaffirmed support for MSME financing, credit assessment frameworks, digital trade finance and a proposed invoice discounting mechanism at the New Delhi Summit.
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.
