Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Modi Urges Time-Bound Action on New BRICS Declaration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said BRICS countries should turn their new agreement into real actions.
He described BRICS as a group that can help solve problems.
Modi said technology and important minerals could be used as weapons and create difficulties.
He said the world expects clear results from BRICS.
Diplomats explained that many officials helped write the declaration.
They changed the wording several times to make sure members could agree.
The document discusses global rules, security, economic matters and Palestine.
China will host and lead the BRICS summit in 2027.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said BRICS had become an “ecosystem of solutions” and urged members to turn the New Delhi Declaration into time-bound action.
Modi warned that the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals could hinder BRICS members’ shared progress.
The declaration addresses global governance, international law, security, economic issues and Palestine without naming the United States.
Diplomats said India balanced members’ interests while protecting its core concerns, including its relationship with Israel.
The 45-page declaration was finalized through working-group, Sherpa and ministerial discussions, with China set to chair BRICS in 2027.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India and other BRICS members participated in discussions on the declaration.
- What
- BRICS adopted a declaration, and Modi called for its commitments to become time-bound actions with practical results.
- When
- Modi made the remarks on Sunday, at the close of a two-day summit.
- Where
- The statement is identified as the New Delhi Declaration; the articles do not specify the summit’s location.
- Why
- Modi said BRICS must deliver concrete results and respond to challenges including the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals.
- Declaration
- New Delhi Declaration
- Document length
- 45 pages, described as the longest BRICS statement to date
- Future chair
- China will host and chair the BRICS Summit in 2027
- Drafting process
- The text moved from a working group to Sherpa and Foreign Ministerial discussions
- Areas covered
- Global governance, international law, global security, and economic and financial issues
- Palestine language
- The declaration asks Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, according to the article
- Draft agreement
- Diplomats said 90% to 95% of drafts are usually agreed before reaching the Foreign Ministerial level