BRICS Leaders Adopt Joint Declaration at New Delhi Summit

At the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, leaders of BRICS countries adopted a joint declaration reaffirming their commitment to inclusive global governance and strengthening multilateralism. The declaration emphasized the need for international and regional peace and security, sustainable economic growth, and cultural cooperation.

It called for reforms to create a more just and accountable international system, advocating for the representation of emerging markets and developing countries in global decision-making. The leaders expressed concern over ongoing global conflicts and the polarization of the international order, urging for peaceful resolutions through dialogue and diplomacy.

They recognized the interlinked nature of global challenges and the importance of sustainable development in the UN agenda. Additionally, the declaration acknowledged the potential of artificial intelligence to drive economic growth and called for enhanced people-to-people exchanges to foster mutual understanding.

The leaders expressed full support for China’s BRICS presidency in 2027 and the next summit to be held in China.