Archive · 12 Sep 2026
BRICS Summit Adopts New Delhi Declaration After Overnight Consensus
BRICS countries met in New Delhi for their 18th summit.
They worked through disagreements and agreed on a shared statement called the New Delhi Declaration 2026.
The countries said disputes should be handled through talking, diplomacy and cooperation.
They also criticized tariffs and other trade restrictions that they said can unfairly affect global trade.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said global institutions should give developing countries a stronger voice.
He proposed ten ideas to improve global governance.
These ideas include changing how international institutions represent countries and respond to crises.
Modi also said developing countries should help write rules for artificial intelligence, cyberspace, space and biotechnology.
The countries agreed to continue developing these ideas into a possible BRICS Reform Roadmap.
BRICS members unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Negotiations continued until 4 a.m. as members worked through disagreements on difficult geopolitical and economic issues.
The declaration supports resolving international disputes through dialogue, consultation, diplomacy and multilateral cooperation.
BRICS expressed concern that unilateral tariffs and non-tariff measures distort trade and violate World Trade Organization norms.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed 10 global-governance reforms focused on representation, responsiveness and rule-making.
- Who
- BRICS member countries, hosted by India, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the summit discussions.
- What
- Members unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 and discussed reforms to global governance.
- When
- September 12–13, 2026; negotiations on the declaration continued until 4 a.m. on Saturday.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To reach a common position on international disputes, trade concerns, global governance and the role of the Global South.
- Summit
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Host
- India
- Location
- New Delhi
- Declaration
- New Delhi Declaration 2026
- Adoption
- Unanimous
- Negotiations
- Continued until 4 a.m. on Saturday
- Summit theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
- Proposed roadmap
- Ten global-governance reform proposals for development into a BRICS Reform Roadmap