Archive · 12 Sep 2026
BRICS Adopts New Delhi Declaration With Consensus on West Asia
BRICS countries held their 18th summit in New Delhi.
They all agreed to the New Delhi Declaration 2026.
India said it worked to help every member share its views.
The countries agreed that dialogue and diplomacy should guide efforts to solve conflicts in West Asia.
They said this approach could help create lasting peace and stability.
The declaration calls for civilians and civilian buildings to be protected.
It also says countries should respect each other’s sovereignty and borders.
BRICS members want global trade, supply chains and energy supplies to keep moving smoothly.
BRICS members unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
India’s BRICS Sherpa Sudhakar Dalela said the chair focused on building consensus among countries with different systems and experiences.
Dalela said BRICS reached a common approach on West Asia centered on dialogue and diplomacy.
The declaration calls for protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure while respecting states’ sovereignty and territorial integrity.
BRICS urged cooperation to preserve global trade, supply chains and energy flows in accordance with international law.
- Who
- BRICS member countries, with India serving as the chair; India’s Sherpa Sudhakar Dalela explained the consensus-building process.
- What
- The members unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 and agreed on an approach to West Asia emphasizing dialogue and diplomacy.
- When
- At the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To establish shared principles for addressing conflicts and support lasting peace, security, stability, civilian protection and continued global trade and energy flows.
- Declaration
- New Delhi Declaration 2026
- Adoption
- Unanimous; Prime Minister Narendra Modi said no member raised an objection.
- Summit
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- West Asia approach
- Dialogue and diplomacy as guiding principles for addressing conflicts
- Civilian protection
- The declaration urges protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure.
- Economic priorities
- Maintaining smooth global trade, supply chains and energy flows in accordance with applicable international law.