The New Delhi Declaration from the 18th BRICS Summit emphasized energy security, stable markets, and protection of critical infrastructure, while highlighting the challenge of divergent member-state interests during the West Asia crisis.
At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, leaders adopted a technology-focused declaration on AI governance, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and innovation-led growth.
BRICS adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, supporting sustainable aviation fuels, transport decarbonisation, urban mobility cooperation, and logistics supply-chain collaboration.
At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said BRICS should defend UN-centered multilateralism, promote reform, and demonstrate that cooperation delivers practical development results.
BRICS countries agreed in a joint declaration to deepen cooperation on sustainable transport, digital connectivity, public-private partnerships and the New Development Bank’s role, while opposing unilateral protectionist measures.
BRICS countries, through the New Delhi Declaration, backed the New Development Bank as a key institution for sustainable development, reducing inequality, and strengthening resilience in emerging economies.
BRICS members adopt the New Delhi Declaration to deepen cooperation in science, education, innovation, and skills through shared research infrastructure, startup support, and university ranking initiatives.
At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the 11 member countries to reject protectionism and support the multilateral trading system, while Russian President Vladimir Putin and the BRICS joint declaration addressed global peace, energy security, trade flows and nuclear risks.
At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the equal application of international law, accountability in Palestine, Sudan and Iran, and urgent UN Security Council reform.
