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BRICS Leaders Adopt New Delhi Declaration After Intensive Talks
BRICS leaders met in New Delhi for their 18th summit.
They agreed on a shared document called the New Delhi Declaration 2026.
The document explains how member countries want to work together.
They plan to cooperate more on artificial intelligence, technology, startups, science, food, health, and energy.
They also want stronger supply chains and a stronger New Development Bank.
The leaders supported solving international disagreements through talks and diplomacy.
They expressed concern about tariffs and other trade measures that can hurt fair trade.
Piyush Goyal said the agreement gives the Global South a stronger collective voice.
BRICS leaders unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the declaration strengthens BRICS cooperation and amplifies the Global South’s voice.
The declaration covers cooperation on artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, digital infrastructure, startups, MSMEs, and scientific research.
Leaders called for stronger coordination on food, health and energy security, resilient supply chains, and the New Development Bank.
Negotiations continued until Saturday morning as members worked to bridge differences on contentious regional and global issues.
- Who
- BRICS leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
- What
- BRICS members unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- When
- Saturday, during the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026.
- Why
- To strengthen cooperation, support collective development, and promote a more resilient, innovative, equitable partnership.
Key facts
- Declaration
- New Delhi Declaration 2026
- Summit
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Adoption
- Unanimous, with no member raising an objection
- Technology cooperation
- Artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, ICTs, and Digital Public Infrastructure
- Economic cooperation
- Startups, MSMEs, science and research, and a stronger New Development Bank
- Security and development
- Coordination on food, health and energy security and resilient supply chains
- Negotiations
- Consultations continued until the early hours of Saturday to bridge differences
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
“This reflects the collective resolve of all BRICS nations to advance a more resilient, innovative, development-focused, and equitable partnership.”
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“No member has raised any objection. The New Delhi Declaration 2026 is adopted unanimously”
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