Archive · 12 Sep 2026
BRICS Adopts New Delhi Declaration at 2026 Summit
BRICS leaders met in New Delhi for their 18th summit.
They agreed on a document called the New Delhi Declaration 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the agreement shows that BRICS is becoming broader and more focused.
The countries want to work together on technology, science, startups and digital systems.
They also want to cooperate on food, health, energy and infrastructure.
Modi said the New Development Bank should become stronger.
He said the Global South should have a bigger voice in world affairs.
The leaders now need to turn their promises into real results.
BRICS leaders unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the declaration reflects a BRICS that is wider in reach and stronger in purpose.
The declaration prioritizes cooperation on artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, quantum technologies, startups, science and research.
BRICS leaders also committed to cooperation on food, health, energy security, supply chains and sustainable infrastructure.
Modi said the declaration supports institutional reform, development, a stronger Global South voice and a more representative multilateral order.
- Who
- Leaders of BRICS member countries, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi representing India.
- What
- They unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 and discussed strengthening BRICS cooperation and multilateralism.
- When
- Saturday, during the two-day 18th BRICS Summit in 2026.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To provide direction for cooperation on development, technology, security, global governance and the priorities of BRICS countries.
- Summit
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Declaration
- New Delhi Declaration 2026
- Host country
- India
- Location
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Adoption
- Unanimous
- Technology priorities
- Artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure and quantum technologies
- Other cooperation areas
- Food, health, energy security, supply chains and sustainable infrastructure
- Commemoration
- Two postage stamps marking 20 years of BRICS were launched