BRICS Summit in New Delhi adopts declaration on multilateralism

BRICS Summit New Delhi Declaration multilateralism Global South international reform

The 18th BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration. Under the theme ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’, the expanded bloc—which now includes members such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—focused on strengthening multilateralism and reforming international institutions.

The declaration addressed several critical global issues, including the condemnation of unilateral sanctions and economic coercion. Leaders also discussed emerging challenges such as artificial intelligence, digital security, critical minerals, and the energy transition. Additionally, the group expressed concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East and emphasized the importance of global health cooperation and universal health coverage.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the declaration, describing the group's commitment to multilateralism as ‘reassuring’. The summit highlighted the growing influence of the Global South, with the expanded BRICS representing approximately 45% of the world's population and 40% of global GDP by purchasing power parity.

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Antonio Guterres · BRICS · Narendra Modi · New Delhi · United Nations

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The summit expressed concern regarding the escalation of tensions in the Middle East. dialogosdosul.operamundi.uol.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The 18th BRICS Summit concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration. ideg.com.br · dialogosdosul.operamundi.uol.com.br · www.indiandefensenews.in
[● 2 SOURCES] The declaration reaffirmed the need for the reform of international institutions. ideg.com.br · dialogosdosul.operamundi.uol.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The group emphasized cooperation in global health initiatives and universal health coverage. www.indiandefensenews.in
[○ 1 SOURCE] The declaration includes themes such as artificial intelligence, critical minerals, digital security, and energy transition. ideg.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The expanded BRICS bloc represents 45% of the world population and 40% of global GDP by PPP. dialogosdosul.operamundi.uol.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The group condemned unilateral sanctions and economic coercion measures that contravene international law. terapiapolitica.com.br · dialogosdosul.operamundi.uol.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The UN Secretary-General described the BRICS commitment to multilateralism as reassuring. www.indiandefensenews.in

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