The article examines how the BRICS New Delhi Declaration addressed terrorism and West Asia tensions while reflecting India’s diplomatic balancing act among member states with differing interests.
During the 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India, Chinese President Xi Jinping did not attend the gala dinner in Delhi, while Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders were present.
At the BRICS summit in India, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the grouping needs collective power to help Global South countries shape their own future.
The New Delhi Declaration 2026 adopted at the BRICS summit condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack and reaffirmed zero tolerance against terrorism, while victims’ families said they need concrete action, not only resolutions.
BRICS reaffirmed support for MSME financing, credit assessment frameworks, digital trade finance and a proposed invoice discounting mechanism at the New Delhi Summit.
BRICS members agreed to work together to maintain smooth global energy supply, trade, and supply chain flows amid Middle East tensions and crude oil prices briefly crossing $108 per barrel.
The article highlights India’s role in securing consensus among BRICS members, including Iran and the UAE, and outlines key points of the New Delhi Declaration on West Asia, trade, and Global South representation.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the BRICS New Delhi Declaration and the Guwahati Declaration highlight India’s leadership and cooperation among BRICS anti-drug agencies.
A Hindustan Times morning brief highlights BRICS Summit remarks by Indian and Chinese leaders on global governance reform, maritime safety support, and peace in West Asia.
