According to the Economic Times, BRICS leaders gathered in New Delhi on Saturday to adopt the New Delhi Declaration, a comprehensive 18-point agenda aimed at reshaping global governance and amplifying the influence of the Global South. The summit, held under India's 2026 BRICS Chairship, saw the participation of high-level representatives including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
The declaration emphasizes a commitment to sovereign equality, multilateralism, and consensus-based decision-making. The 18-point framework is designed to strengthen cooperation across three primary pillars: political and security, economic and financial, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges. The document serves as a strategic roadmap for the bloc as it navigates an evolving international landscape and seeks to integrate emerging markets more deeply into the global economic order.
During the proceedings, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the importance of the summit as a 'coming-of-age' moment for the grouping, urging leaders to adopt an ambitious agenda for the next two decades. The declaration specifically addresses the need for reform in international institutions to better reflect the realities of the 21st century, particularly regarding the interests of developing nations. As the summit concludes, the focus shifts toward the implementation of these shared goals and the continued expansion of the bloc's influence in global trade and security discussions.
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Original report: Economic Times