BRICS Summit 2026: India Secures New Delhi Declaration After Intense Negotiations

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India has scored a major diplomatic win as the 18th BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi with all 11 member countries adopting the New Delhi Declaration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the two-day summit, where Indian diplomats worked through difficult negotiations to build consensus on sensitive global issues. Talks reportedly continued until around 4 AM as negotiators worked on language related to the conflict in West Asia.

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• Iran and the UAE eventually agreed to a compromise, clearing the way for unanimous adoption of the declaration.
• The document calls for restraint and de-escalation, peaceful resolution of disputes, dialogue, diplomacy, stronger multilateralism and respect for international law.
• PM Modi also raised concerns over the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals.
• With India's BRICS presidency concluding, the chair has now been passed to China, which will host the grouping next year.