Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Rajnath Singh Hails India’s Conclusion of 18th BRICS Summit
India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
The meeting brought together leaders from the BRICS countries and partner countries.
Its main theme was working together on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for guiding the summit.
The leaders agreed to the New Delhi Declaration 2026.
They also discussed global trade, energy supplies and problems in West Asia.
The declaration called for protecting civilians and helping people in Gaza.
It also supported solving conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the 18th BRICS Summit’s conclusion a landmark diplomatic achievement for India.
The two-day summit was held on September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi under India’s chairship.
Leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, emphasizing resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 15 bilateral meetings with leaders including Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Masoud Pezeshkian.
The declaration urged restraint in West Asia, civilian protection, humanitarian access to Gaza and opposition to forced displacement of Palestinians.
- Who
- India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and leaders of the eleven-member BRICS grouping and partner countries.
- What
- The 18th BRICS Summit concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026.
- When
- The summit was held on September 12-13; Rajnath Singh praised its conclusion on Monday.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- The summit aimed to advance cooperation under the themes of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, while addressing global and regional concerns.
- Host country
- India
- Summit
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Location
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Dates
- September 12-13
- Theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
- Major outcome
- Unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026
- Bilateral meetings
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 15 sit-down meetings with heads of state and government
- Gaza and West Asia
- The declaration called for restraint, civilian protection, humanitarian access and opposition to forced displacement of Palestinians