BRICS denounces US blockade and reinforces support for Cuba
The New Delhi Declaration highlights the humanitarian impact of the US blockade, while Cuba reiterates its interest in full BRICS membership.
The New Delhi Declaration highlights the humanitarian impact of the US blockade, while Cuba reiterates its interest in full BRICS membership.
A video from the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi on 12-13 September 2026 shows informal interactions among leaders, while PM Modi warned that militarization of technology and critical minerals could hinder shared progress.
The 18th BRICS Summit adopted a New Delhi Declaration emphasizing local currencies, WTO reform, opposition to protectionism, and gradual financial cooperation, but implementation will determine its economic impact.
AIIMS Delhi’s AI-based cancer platform iOncology.ai, developed with C-DAC Pune, has been featured in a BRICS Health Journal paper, highlighting digital oncology cooperation under India’s 2026 BRICS chairship.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined India’s BRICS Presidency priorities and called for concrete business cooperation benchmarks across BRICS.
At the closing of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged member countries to convert summit declarations into concrete outcomes with last-mile impact, while China will host the next summit in Beijing in 2027.
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi highlighted India’s diplomatic engagement through multilateral sessions, BRICS Plus dialogues, and bilateral meetings with global leaders.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan praised India’s successful hosting of the 18th BRICS Summit and the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration.
Indian opposition leader Rajesh Thakur questioned the tangible impact of the 18th BRICS Summit’s promises, while the summit also featured multilateral diplomacy and a declaration addressing global peace, trade, and energy concerns.