Archive · 12 Sep 2026
BRICS New Delhi Declaration Urges Restraint Amid West Asia Tensions
BRICS countries agreed on a joint statement at their summit in New Delhi.
They said the fighting and tensions in West Asia are very worrying.
They asked all sides to show restraint and protect civilians and important civilian buildings.
They also said nuclear facilities protected by international safeguards must not be attacked.
The countries called for Gaza’s ceasefire to continue and for aid to reach people without obstruction.
They opposed policies that would force Palestinians to leave Gaza.
The declaration supported solving conflicts through talks and diplomacy.
It also called for cooperation on peacekeeping, nuclear safety, development and international cooperation.
BRICS leaders unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
The declaration called for maximum restraint, civilian protection, dialogue and diplomacy amid escalating West Asia tensions.
It urged compliance with international law and condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure and safeguarded nuclear facilities.
BRICS called for maintaining Gaza’s ceasefire, ensuring humanitarian access and opposing forced displacement of Palestinians.
The declaration backed stronger cooperation on conflict prevention, disarmament, peacekeeping, sustainable development and multilateral reform.
- Who
- BRICS member countries, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing the declaration’s adoption.
- What
- The countries unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, addressing West Asia tensions and broader international cooperation.
- When
- At the 18th BRICS Summit; the report identifies the adoption as occurring on Saturday but gives no calendar date.
- Where
- New Delhi, India; the declaration also addresses conditions in West Asia and the Gaza Strip.
- Why
- To urge restraint, protect civilians, support diplomacy and humanitarian access, reduce conflict risks, and strengthen cooperation among BRICS countries.
- Declaration
- New Delhi Declaration 2026
- Summit
- 18th BRICS Summit
- West Asia
- The declaration expressed deep concern over escalating tensions and urged maximum restraint.
- Gaza
- BRICS called for maintaining the ceasefire and ensuring full and unhindered humanitarian access.
- Nuclear safety
- The declaration condemned attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities under full International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards.
- Conflict prevention
- BRICS agreed to explore cooperation involving peacekeeping, African Union peace support operations, mediation and peace processes.
- Cooperation pillars
- Political and security; economic and financial; and cultural and people-to-people cooperation.