Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said at a BRICS summit in New Delhi that the bloc should play a more effective role in protecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
BRICS members adopted a joint statement at their New Delhi summit amid the Middle East-driven energy crisis, emphasizing unity, maritime security, sanctions opposition, and alternative financial mechanisms.
On the second day of the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted growing global confidence in BRICS and emphasized new mechanisms for pandemic preparedness, disaster management, and resilient supply chains.
At a BRICS+ session in New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin said BRICS’ basic values attract many countries.
BRICS leaders backed fairer critical-mineral supply chains and deeper cooperation on the peaceful use of outer space, linking resource sovereignty, technology, energy security and sustainable development across the Global South.
The BRICS summit in New Delhi added a second category of partner countries and adopted a 140-point declaration emphasizing trade, local currencies and global governance reform.
Mayawati said stronger BRICS cooperation and discussions on a BRICS currency could offer hope amid global conflicts and economic challenges, while welcoming BRICS positions on Palestine and counter-terrorism.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China will host a BRICS forum on trade and services in 2028 and proposed special economic zones among BRICS countries.
At a BRICS+ session in New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the complementarity of BRICS economies is one of the main yet underused resources for developing the grouping.
