BRICS leaders adopt New Delhi Declaration at 18th summit

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The 18th BRICS summit concluded in New Delhi, India, with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration. The summit, held under India's presidency, focused on building resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. Leaders emphasized the need for a more representative global governance system and called for reforms to the United Nations and international financial institutions to better reflect the interests of the Global South.

Economic cooperation was a central theme. President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa urged the bloc to shift investment toward the local processing of raw materials in developing nations to avoid remaining mere commodity suppliers. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a five-point action plan emphasizing trade, digital economy, and AI development. India and China also held bilateral talks where leaders agreed to maintain peace and stability along their shared border.

Geopolitical tensions remained prominent. The declaration called for maximum restraint in the Middle East and reiterated support for a two-state solution regarding Palestine. On the sidelines, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that any European military involvement in Ukraine would constitute war with Russia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions continue to threaten global stability.

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BRICS · India · Le Minh Hung · Masoud Pezeshkian · Narendra Modi · New Delhi · Vietnam · Vladimir Putin · Xi Jinping

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[● 3 SOURCES] Geopolitical pressure has included the destruction of pipelines, blocking transport corridors, and seizing maritime vessels.
[● 4 SOURCES] Russia has successfully adapted its trade strategy by strengthening ties with reliable partners.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 authorizes tariffs of up to 100 percent on goods from countries like India and China that import significant Russian oil and gas.
[● 3 SOURCES] Western nations are using economic and trade restrictions as tools for state-level geopolitical intervention.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Russia's economic growth over the last three years has exceeded the global average.
[● 3 SOURCES] President Putin met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi during the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
[● 2 SOURCES] Putin invited President Al-Sisi to the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow scheduled for October.
[● 4 SOURCES] Russia has faced more than 30,000 sanctions, which is more than double the total number of sanctions imposed on all other countries combined.
[● 6 SOURCES] BRICS nations have produced more than 40% of global GDP over the last five years. makpress.mk · panoptikum.mk
[● 4 SOURCES] BRICS countries have provided nearly half of global economic growth over the last five years. makpress.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] The G7's contribution to global GDP stands at 29%.
[● 5 SOURCES] Russia has been subjected to more than 30,000 sanctions. makpress.mk