BRICS leaders issued a declaration recognising women as leaders, decision-makers and drivers of economic growth and social transformation, while highlighting women’s role in peacebuilding and sustainable development.
Xi Jinping’s short visit to New Delhi dominates the BRICS summit as India pursues a softer, non-Western orientation while Russia pushes anti-Western rhetoric.
BRICS states expressed deep concern over Middle East tensions, while the summit was dominated by Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
BRICS states agreed on a joint final declaration after negotiations lasting into the early morning hours; Berliner Zeitung presents the full text in German.
India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi as the grouping marks 20 years and expands to 11 members.
The meeting takes place as the mechanism marks its 20th anniversary, expands its international presence and attracts new countries from the Global South.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said BRICS has substantial intellectual and technological potential and can help shape institutions for emerging sectors such as platform economy, fintech, and digital trade.
Speaking at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Brazil’s foreign minister said the bloc is entering a consolidation phase and rejected claims that BRICS is anti-Western or seeking to replace the dollar.
Indian leaders emphasized trade, innovation, supply-chain cooperation, and a greater role for emerging economies in global institutions ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
