What the BRICS New Delhi Declaration says on West Asia war, trade: Full text
· World · Hindustan Times, LiveMint, NDTV
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026 at the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi on September 12. The consensus-based agreement followed intensive negotiations among the 11 member nations, which include India, China, Russia, Iran, Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the UAE. During the closing session, the Prime Minister emphasized the need for the Global South to have equal participation in shaping future technologies and governance rules. The summit, themed "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," concluded with a call to translate these commitments into concrete outcomes. The declaration addresses various international concerns, including the conflict in West Asia and global security risks.
Why it matters
The declaration signals a unified diplomatic stance among 11 major economies on global governance and security, potentially influencing multilateral policies and trade frameworks across the Global South.
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