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.
UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres endorsed the Global South’s call to expand the UN Security Council at the BRICS summit, highlighting India’s leading role in the demand. The statement was part of a broader push by BRICS leaders for comprehensive UN reform to reflect today’s geopolitical realities.
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.
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 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.
