BRICS adopts the New Delhi Declaration at its 20-year milestone
The summit declaration sets a broad cooperation agenda spanning security, economic coordination and institutional reform.
BRICS leaders have adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the forum's 18th summit in India. The document frames cooperation across political and security issues, economic and financial coordination, and cultural and people-to-people ties.
It also calls for a more representative multilateral system and a stronger voice for emerging markets, developing countries and least developed countries. India reported holding more than 400 presidency meetings across 30 cities before the summit.
Why it matters
The declaration is the summit's collective political record and provides a reference point for assessing subsequent BRICS initiatives and institutional follow-through.
SCULTRA point of view
The coalition's ambition is clear. Its operational credibility should be judged by which commitments gain accountable owners, practical timetables and measurable results after the summit.
Limitations
A leaders' declaration combines political intent with negotiated language. It does not by itself establish funding, domestic implementation or completion dates for every initiative.
Source: Press Information Bureau / Ministry of External Affairs, 12 September 2026, 6:11 PM IST.