BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at an India-hosted summit, expressing concern over attacks on civilian infrastructure and safeguarded nuclear facilities while calling for stronger nuclear safety, disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation efforts.
India said there is no proposal for a common BRICS currency, while BRICS members are exploring local-currency settlement to reduce transaction costs and improve cross-border trade payments.
Source: Hindustan Times | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 02:08:53 UTC
A BRICS summit declaration in New Delhi calls for respect of occupied Jerusalem’s legal and historical status, a Gaza ceasefire and humanitarian access, and a peaceful solution based on Palestinian rights.
An opinion piece argues that BRICS leaders should rethink high-risk hydrocarbon exploration and prioritize investment in integrated energy value chains to ensure energy security.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi helped steer BRICS members toward a joint statement calling for restraint despite divisions over the Middle East conflict.
Reports say India helped resolve differences over the BRICS summit joint declaration, including language on US and Israeli attacks and the issue of a common currency.
At the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, leaders emphasized food security, reducing price volatility, and continuing work on a common grain trading platform.
India proposed BRICS digital public infrastructure repositories and capacity-building centres to support knowledge exchange, digital transformation and workforce development among member states.
