At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for stronger BRICS action on peace, trade diversification, development finance and technology cooperation.
The 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi condemned unilateral tariffs and sanctions and deepened commitments to local currencies and development finance.
US President Donald Trump said he did not care about the Iran-UAE leaders’ meeting at the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi, while BRICS leaders adopted a declaration urging restraint and diplomacy in West Asia.
China will coordinate the creation of an open-source artificial intelligence zone for the eleven BRICS member countries.
At the BRICS Summit closing session, PM Modi said using technology and rare minerals as strategic weapons could hinder shared global progress, while highlighting BRICS initiatives on supply chains, startups, agriculture, health, and clean energy.
RPG Group chairperson Harsh Goenka defended the all-vegetarian menu served at the BRICS Summit gala dinner amid criticism from the Congress.
BRICS member countries have identified tuberculosis, antimicrobial resistance, non-communicable diseases, and mental health as priority areas for cooperation under the New Delhi Declaration.
Government sources said opposition-led Indian states were invited to a BRICS gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during India’s 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
The BRICS Women’s Business Alliance has recommended measures to help women-led enterprises scale, improve access to capital and markets, and strengthen women’s leadership across BRICS economies.
