The 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi produced a consensus declaration and outcomes that India’s ruling BJP is using to strengthen its political narrative ahead of state assembly elections.
The New Delhi summit showcased India’s diplomatic reach but also highlighted deep internal divisions and limited concrete outcomes within BRICS.
The BRICS summit in New Delhi concluded with a final declaration addressing Middle East tensions, sanctions, trade, energy, climate, AI and digital security, while not mentioning the Ukraine conflict.
The Declaration noted that the BRICS Payment Task Force is currently examining interoperability of payment and messaging channels
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.
