The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi entered its second day with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration, leaders’ plenary sessions, and multiple bilateral meetings hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
At the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, member states unanimously adopted the Delhi Declaration, highlighting India’s diplomatic role and BRICS cooperation on peace, trade, terrorism, development, and multilateral reform.
At the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi, a European Press Federation journalist said India’s rise offers a major opportunity for multipolarity, while BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 focusing on innovation, sustainability and cooperation.
BRICS summit under India’s chairmanship adopted a declaration supporting local-currency trade, multilateral reform, and joint action against terrorism.
Experts said BRICS has become a major driver of global growth and holds potential to deepen trade, investment, and multilateral cooperation.
The New Delhi Declaration shows BRICS evolving into a broader cooperation platform on trade, finance, technology, development, climate, energy, infrastructure and global governance.
India’s digital public infrastructure, affordable medicines and health capabilities are presented as key contributions to BRICS cooperation and engagement with the Global South.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed spoke at the 18th BRICS Summit in India, emphasizing stronger partnerships, mineral and renewable-energy cooperation, and sustainable development.
At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, leaders adopted a technology-focused declaration on AI governance, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and innovation-led growth.
