New Delhi, Sept 13: BRICS member countries on Sunday adopted the New Delhi Joint Declaration at the 18th BRICS Summit, reaffirming their commitment to multilateralism, peaceful resolution of conflicts and reforms in global governance.
The declaration placed emphasis on preventing conflicts and resolving international disputes through dialogue and diplomatic means. It also raised concerns over unilateral tariff measures and called for adherence to World Trade Organization rules.
The BRICS nations stressed the need to facilitate cross-border payments and strengthen economic cooperation among member countries. The declaration also highlighted growing concerns over nuclear risks and the need for greater international efforts to prevent escalation.
Addressing the summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the expanded BRICS family and said India’s chairship had been guided by four key pillars — resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
Modi emphasised that initiatives developed within BRICS should be practical, accessible and capable of benefiting countries across the wider Global South. He said the grouping, now entering its third decade, faces expectations to deliver tangible outcomes on issues of global importance.
Under India’s chairship, more than 350 BRICS-related engagements were organised across 30 cities, with over 50 outcomes approved across sectors, according to the participating leaders.
The initiatives covered areas including healthcare, food security, energy, digital public infrastructure and disaster resilience.
The summit also reiterated the need for reform of global governance institutions to make them more representative and responsive to the interests of developing countries.
The adoption of the New Delhi Declaration marks a key outcome of India’s 2026 BRICS presidency, with member countries seeking to strengthen cooperation while giving greater weight to the priorities and concerns of the Global South.
