India pitches resilient supply chains, digital agriculture and clean-energy cooperation for sustainable growth; trust of Global South countries in BRICS has grown over time, PM noted
At the BRICS 2026 summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping rejected the ‘might makes right’ doctrine and announced five new initiatives to deepen cooperation among member states. He highlighted the collective rise of the Global South as a key driver of world multipolarity while warning of a volatile international environment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned at the BRICS summit that the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals could undermine shared progress, urging the grouping to unite for inclusive growth. He highlighted four pillars—resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability—under India’s presidency to strengthen the Global South.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has hailed the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration at the BRICS 2026 Summit, saying it reflects the grouping’s collective resolve to advance a more resilient, innovative, and development-focused partnership.
At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, member states adopted a declaration stating that fossil fuels will remain a key part of the world’s energy mix, particularly for developing economies, and denounced the European Union’s carbon‑border adjustment mechanism. The text also urged richer nations to provide predictable finance and technology to help the Global South adapt to climate impacts and manage disaster risks.
BRICS leaders at the New Delhi summit issued a declaration urging comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including expanding the Security Council to give India and Brazil a larger role. China and Russia, both permanent members, reiterated their backing for the aspirations of the Global South, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a shift from a “rule‑taker” to a “rule‑shaper” stance.
The Indian National Congress urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a press conference on the BRICS summit outcomes and called for measures to restore India’s diplomatic stature and confidence among Global South partners. The party’s foreign affairs chairman, Salman Khurshid, criticised the BJP government’s limited role in recent West Asian conflicts and its handling of BRICS member concerns.
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BRICS leaders in Delhi are set to adopt a declaration that condemns terrorism, calls for reform of global governance institutions and backs India’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat. The draft outlines ten consensus points, including a people‑centric approach and stronger cooperation with the Global South.
India is preparing for the 2026 BRICS summit in New Delhi, aiming to advance trade, payments, energy security and supply‑chain cooperation while balancing relations with China, Russia and the Global South. The meeting will be hosted at Bharat Mandapam on Mathura Road, where officials hope to translate diplomatic engagement into economic gains.
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