Archive · 13 Sep 2026
BRICS 2026 Summit Highlights Expansion, Xi’s Return and Global Crises
BRICS is a group of countries that work together on economic and political issues.
Its 2026 meeting took place in New Delhi, India.
The group celebrated 20 years since it began.
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, visited India for the first time in seven years.
Countries discussed wars in West Asia and Ukraine, trade rules and changes to global institutions.
They also talked about energy, climate change and artificial intelligence.
India suggested new programs to help BRICS projects continue from year to year.
The leaders agreed on a long declaration promising cooperation and support for developing countries.
The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi as the grouping marked its 20th anniversary.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited India for the first time in seven years and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The summit addressed conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine, tariffs, trade, energy, climate change and global governance.
Leaders unanimously adopted the 45-page, 140-paragraph New Delhi Declaration on the summit’s first day.
India proposed initiatives covering BRICS continuity, seafarer support, digital infrastructure, health training, industrial skills and institutional reform.
- Who
- BRICS leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and representatives of the expanded 11-member grouping.
- What
- The 18th BRICS Summit, which marked the group’s 20th anniversary and produced the New Delhi Declaration.
- When
- 2026; the declaration was adopted on the summit’s first day.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To discuss cooperation and global issues including conflicts, trade, artificial intelligence, energy, climate change and reform of international institutions.
- Summit
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Host city
- New Delhi, India
- BRICS anniversary
- 20 years since the grouping was established
- Membership
- An expanded 11-member grouping
- Declaration
- The New Delhi Declaration contained 140 numbered paragraphs across 45 pages.
- Diplomatic milestone
- Xi Jinping returned to India after seven years and held talks with Narendra Modi.
- Major themes
- West Asia, Ukraine, tariffs, trade, energy, climate change, artificial intelligence and global governance