Archive · 12 Sep 2026
BRICS Declaration Backs Greater India Role at UN Security Council
BRICS countries released a declaration about improving how the United Nations works.
China and Russia said India and Brazil should have a bigger role in the United Nations.
This could include a larger role in the United Nations Security Council.
The BRICS leaders want the Security Council to represent more countries.
They also want it to work more effectively.
The declaration highlights developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
It says these countries should have more influence in international affairs.
The statement was made during the 18th BRICS Summit.
China and Russia reiterated support for India and Brazil to play a greater role in the United Nations.
The support was included in the New Delhi Declaration issued at the 18th BRICS Summit.
BRICS leaders called for comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council.
The declaration seeks a more democratic, representative, effective and efficient Security Council.
It called for greater representation of developing countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America.
- Who
- BRICS leaders, with China and Russia reiterating support for India and Brazil.
- What
- The New Delhi Declaration called for comprehensive United Nations reform and greater representation for developing countries, including in the Security Council.
- When
- During the 18th BRICS Summit; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- At Bharat Mandapam, where the 18th BRICS Summit was held.
- Why
- To make the United Nations and its Security Council more democratic, representative, effective and efficient, while giving developing countries a greater role in international affairs.
- Declaration
- New Delhi Declaration
- Summit
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Countries specifically supported
- India and Brazil
- Support reiterated by
- China and Russia
- Institution targeted for reform
- United Nations, including its Security Council
- Desired changes
- A more democratic, representative, effective and efficient Security Council
- Regions highlighted
- Africa, Asia and Latin America