BRICS leaders adopt New Delhi Declaration at 18th summit

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The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi concluded with the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration. Leaders emphasized the importance of the Global South, calling for a more representative international governance system and reforms to the United Nations Security Council. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the bloc to transition from being rule-takers to 'rule-shapers' in the global order.

Economic and technological cooperation were central themes. Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a five-point action plan focusing on trade, digital economy, and AI-driven manufacturing. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa advocated for a shift in investment toward local raw material processing to prevent developing nations from remaining mere commodity suppliers. The group also discussed deepening cooperation in quantum technologies and digital infrastructure.

Geopolitical tensions loomed over the proceedings. While the declaration called for restraint in the Middle East and condemned unilateral tariffs, it avoided naming specific countries like the United States. Vladimir Putin warned that Western military intervention in Ukraine would constitute direct war with Russia. Additionally, leaders from India and China held bilateral talks, expressing a commitment to resolving their long-standing border disputes and addressing trade imbalances to foster regional 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