BRICS leaders have set out plans to prepare workers for an AI-driven economy, while the New Delhi Declaration does not detail measures for those displaced by automation.
At the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi, a European Press Federation journalist said India’s rise offers a major opportunity for multipolarity, while BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 focusing on innovation, sustainability and cooperation.
The BRICS New Development Bank is presented as an alternative financial institution supporting member states’ development and reducing dependence on the US dollar.
BRICS leaders’ New Delhi Declaration expressed alarm at rising global military spending and nuclear risks while linking the trend to development financing.
BRICS leaders adopted a consensus New Delhi Declaration urging protection and repatriation of cultural heritage, while promoting cooperation in cultural industries and sustainable tourism.
A cultural performance featuring around 160 artists highlighted India’s diversity and BRICS cultural exchange during the summit in New Delhi.
A column describes how Delhi was decorated and how Indian food culture was presented to visiting leaders and journalists for the BRICS summit.
India has deployed one of its largest-ever security operations for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with layered protection for President Vladimir Putin and President Xi Jinping.
BRICS leaders unanimously endorsed the New Delhi Declaration, with Indian Prime Minister Modi saying it sets a clear direction for common commitment.
