Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a BRICS+ session during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi that BRICS supports equal opportunities for stable economic and social growth while preserving national cultures and sovereign development models.
Chinese President Xi Jinping presented five cooperation initiatives at the BRICS+ session in New Delhi and called for reform of the international financial architecture.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs said BRICS outreach invitees were chosen to represent key developing regions and convey the grouping’s work to wider Global South partners.
The BRICS summit in New Delhi showed that internal disagreements have not stopped cooperation, while raising the question of whether the grouping will develop permanent institutions and mechanisms for major projects in the Global South.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the outcomes of the 18th BRICS Summit would guide deeper cooperation in areas including payments, reforms, critical minerals and Global South engagement.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai said India’s 2026 BRICS presidency and hosting of the 18th BRICS Summit reflect the country’s growing global prestige and leadership capacity.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary praised the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi and the New Delhi Declaration, highlighting outcomes on multilateralism, counter-terrorism, UNSC reform, trade, technology, and sustainable development.
At the closing of the BRICS summit, the African Union president urged deeper cooperation with BRICS on water, sanitation, energy and transport infrastructure.
A U.S. commentator said the closeness among Russia, Iran and China at the BRICS summit in New Delhi shows American policy is pushing rival countries together.
