Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Modi Launches BRICS Stamps as Summit Adopts Declaration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
BRICS countries are working together on issues such as development, trade, technology and finance.
Modi released two stamps to mark 20 years of BRICS.
The countries also agreed on a document called the New Delhi Declaration 2026.
The declaration supports solving international disagreements through talks and diplomacy.
It also criticizes trade barriers that do not follow World Trade Organization rules.
The countries reached agreement after long negotiations involving nations with different views.
Modi suggested 10 ideas to improve how countries are represented and work together globally.
He also proposed better support for seafarers in emergencies.
He said Global South countries should have a stronger role in making international rules.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two postage stamps marking 20 years of BRICS at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
The summit was hosted by India under its 2026 chairship with a focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
BRICS members unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 after negotiations continued until 4 a.m. Saturday.
The declaration called for conflict prevention, dialogue-based dispute resolution and opposition to unilateral trade measures inconsistent with WTO rules.
Modi proposed 10 global governance reforms, including UN Security Council reform and a possible Seafarers Emergency Support Network.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and representatives of BRICS member countries.
- What
- India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit, launched commemorative postage stamps and secured unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026.
- When
- Saturday, during India’s 2026 BRICS chairship; negotiations continued until 4 a.m. that day.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- The summit focused on development, sustainability, innovation, cooperation and strengthening the role of the Global South in global governance.
- Event
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Host country
- India
- Chairship
- 2026
- Commemorative launch
- Two postage stamps marking 20 years of BRICS
- Adopted document
- New Delhi Declaration 2026
- Summit theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
- Governance proposal
- Ten proposals to be developed into a possible BRICS Reform Roadmap by the next summit