Archive · 12 Sep 2026
BRICS Adopts New Delhi Declaration, Rejects Tariffs and Sanctions
BRICS countries met in India and agreed on a document called the New Delhi Declaration.
They said countries should not use tariffs or other trade barriers that break World Trade Organization rules.
They also opposed sanctions imposed without approval from the United Nations Security Council.
The countries warned that nuclear tensions and armed conflicts are growing.
They asked countries to prevent conflicts by talking and using diplomacy.
They urged all sides in West Asia to protect civilians and avoid making the fighting worse.
They also said peaceful nuclear facilities must be protected during wars.
BRICS condemned the April 2025 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
The group supported giving India and Brazil a larger role at the United Nations, including permanent Security Council seats.
BRICS members adopted the New Delhi Declaration after the first day of the two-day summit hosted by India at Bharat Mandapam.
The grouping criticized unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures, saying they distort trade and conflict with World Trade Organization rules.
BRICS opposed unilateral coercive measures and sanctions imposed without United Nations Security Council authorization.
Members urged restraint in West Asia, protection of civilians and infrastructure, and diplomatic efforts to prevent wider conflict.
The declaration condemned the April 2025 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and supported a larger United Nations role for India and Brazil.
- Who
- BRICS member countries, including India and Brazil, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Members adopted the New Delhi Declaration addressing trade measures, sanctions, conflict prevention, nuclear risks, terrorism and United Nations reform.
- When
- The declaration was adopted after the first day of the two-day summit; the condemned Jammu and Kashmir attack occurred in April 2025.
- Where
- At Bharat Mandapam in India; the declaration also addressed West Asia and Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- BRICS members sought to promote predictable global trade, oppose unauthorized sanctions, prevent conflicts, protect civilians and nuclear facilities, and strengthen international cooperation.
- Declaration
- New Delhi Declaration
- Summit venue
- Bharat Mandapam, India
- Trade position
- BRICS criticized unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures as inconsistent with World Trade Organization rules.
- Sanctions position
- The grouping opposed unilateral sanctions imposed without United Nations Security Council authorization.
- Conflict prevention
- Members called for dialogue, diplomacy and efforts to address the root causes of conflicts.
- West Asia
- BRICS urged restraint, civilian protection and avoidance of actions that could further destabilize the region.
- Terrorism
- The declaration condemned the April 2025 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and reaffirmed zero tolerance toward terrorism.
- United Nations reform
- BRICS supported India and Brazil seeking a larger United Nations role, including permanent Security Council seats.