The BRICS meeting in New Delhi is emerging as a key dialogue platform for the Middle East, with Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia seeking de-escalation amid regional tensions.
The Declaration noted that the BRICS Payment Task Force is currently examining interoperability of payment and messaging channels
President Xi Jinping said China will head the creation of a BRICS open-source AI cooperation platform, including collaboration on large language models, training programs, and a digital ecosystem cloud platform.
Industry leaders said the BRICS New Delhi Declaration could strengthen economic cooperation, women-led innovation, and resilient digital infrastructure across the grouping.
The BRICS Business Council has proposed a supply-chain resilience framework and deeper cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability across member economies.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said no country should be forced to choose between debt repayment and meeting basic needs, while urging BRICS to strengthen inclusive growth, finance, technology cooperation, and strategic autonomy.
The 18th BRICS Summit issued the Delhi Declaration, covering counter-terrorism, maritime peace, global value chains, satellite cooperation, and UN Security Council reform.
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi brought together China, India, Russia, Iran and other members, highlighting BRICS as an expanding multilateral platform with alternative diplomatic and economic channels.
Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged BRICS governments and business leaders to use the bloc to boost trade, investment and a more resilient Global South economy.
