American economist Jeffrey Sachs said BRICS supports a multipolar and genuinely multilateral global order, not an alliance against the United States, and backed alternatives to the US dollar because of its weaponisation.
Saudi Arabia is deepening economic and diplomatic ties with BRICS and India while keeping formal membership unresolved as it balances its strategic relationship with the United States.
India’s BRICS presidency shaped a consensus-based New Delhi Declaration, emphasizing an inclusive, non-confrontational orientation and practical cooperation across multiple sectors.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is working on joining the New Development Bank established by BRICS, while no timeline or formal application details were provided.
Strategic experts said the BRICS joint declaration adopted in New Delhi reflected India’s diplomatic success, including consensus among members and support for zero tolerance against terrorism.
At the 18th BRICS summit in Delhi, members agreed on a 45-page, 140-point declaration addressing terrorism, Middle East tensions, protectionist tariffs, local-currency trade, and BRICS financial cooperation.
BRICS adopted a 140-point New Delhi Declaration at its 18th summit, addressing Middle East tensions, unilateral sanctions, Gaza, global governance reform, trade, finance, artificial intelligence and climate.
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi highlighted the grouping’s role as a platform for global governance, economic diversification, and technology cooperation while managing internal divergences.
A brief on the 2026 BRICS New Delhi Declaration’s digital public infrastructure and AI agenda, and India’s proposal for interoperable sovereign digital systems.
