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BRICS Summit Advances Trade, Security and Global Cooperation

BRICS Summit Advances Trade, Security and Global Cooperation
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BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi for a two-day summit.

BRICS is a group of major emerging economies.

The leaders are discussing trade, security, technology and ways to cooperate.

They approved a document called the New Delhi Declaration.

This document criticizes tariffs and other trade restrictions imposed by individual countries.

The leaders also expressed concern about growing tensions in West Asia.

They want countries to solve disagreements through talks and diplomacy.

The second day includes a discussion about building a stronger and more sustainable future.

Some Tibetans were detained while protesting the Chinese president’s visit.

Key facts

Host country
India
Summit dates
September 12-13, 2026
Second-day theme
“Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth”
Declaration
The New Delhi Declaration covers trade, terrorism, artificial intelligence and institutional reform.
Trade position
BRICS leaders condemned unilateral coercive measures and opposed unilateral trade restrictions.
BRICS membership expansion
The group admitted Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates in 2024.
Detentions
At least five Tibetan nationals were detained near Pragati Maidan, according to Delhi Police sources cited by PTI.

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