The BRICS nations unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 during their summit in New Delhi, emphasizing reforms at the United Nations and cooperation on artificial intelligence. The declaration was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 12, 2026, underscoring the group’s commitment to peaceful resolution of international disputes and conflict prevention through dialogue and diplomacy, according to livemint.com.
The two-day BRICS summit brought together leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The declaration highlights the importance of addressing root causes of conflicts and stresses collaboration on global trade and AI development. The summit also focused on other key issues such as the Gaza conflict and terrorism, reflecting a broad agenda of international cooperation.
This declaration marks a significant step in BRICS’ efforts to influence global governance structures, particularly the United Nations, by advocating reforms that better represent emerging economies. The emphasis on AI cooperation aligns with growing global attention on the technology’s impact on economic and security domains. The BRICS group’s unified stance on peaceful dispute resolution and conflict prevention also positions it as a key player in international diplomacy amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The New Delhi Declaration 2026 was formally adopted on September 12, coinciding with the summit’s opening day. The BRICS leaders’ commitment to these principles was documented in the official summit communique, which also addressed global trade dynamics and regional security challenges, as reported by livemint.com.