BRICS Unity Tested After Two Decades of Expansion
The group arrives at its New Delhi summit with growing economic weight but deep divisions over major global crises.
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“Serious Fight Against Sanctions”: Iranian President’s Message at BRICS Summit
Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian said at the BRICS summit that confronting unilateral sanctions is a priority for BRICS members and that lasting security requires respect for national sovereignty.
BRICS reaches common agreement in New Delhi: Document aims to convey message of unity
BRICS negotiators agreed on a common declaration ahead of the New Delhi summit, seeking to project unity and strengthen the bloc’s influence on the international stage.
BRICS Pay opens platform to more countries and eyes decentralised payment network
BRICS Pay is expanding its cross-border payment network, with memorandums signed with companies in China, Belarus and Turkey and plans to connect additional national payment systems.
South African President Proposes Strong BRICS Industry to Expand Global South Autonomy
Ramaphosa urged BRICS to invest in industry, technology, energy, infrastructure and logistics to strengthen the economic autonomy of the Global South.
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration, stresses conflict prevention efforts, voices concerns on unilateral tariffs
BRICS has adopted the New Delhi Declaration, highlighting conflict prevention and raising concerns over unilateral tariffs.
BRICS Finance Chiefs Push for Deeper Financial Cooperation and IMF, World Bank Reforms
BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors reaffirmed closer economic and financial cooperation, called for reforms of global financial institutions, and advanced initiatives involving the New Development Bank and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement.
India Proposes BRICS DPI Repository and Capacity-Building Hubs for Digital Transformation
At the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting, India proposed digital public infrastructure repositories, capacity-building centers, and voluntary pilot programmes to support BRICS digital transformation.
BRICS Adopts Delhi Declaration by Consensus
BRICS members adopted the Delhi Declaration by consensus at the India-hosted summit after resolving differences between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict.