Brics 2026: Piyush Goyal hails unanimous adoption of New Delhi Declaration
Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal praised the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th BRICS Summit. The agreement focuses on enhancing cooperation in emerging technologies, digital infrastructure, and food and energy security among member nations.
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The expansion of BRICS and its focus on the 'Global South' signals a shift in international economic cooperation and geopolitical alignment.
Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal welcomed the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th Brics Summit, saying that it reflects the collective resolve of member countries to build a more resilient, innovative, development-focused and equitable partnership.Goyal said the grouping has expanded in scope and purpose, while collectively amplifying the voice of the Global South. In a post on X, he said the declaration sets out deeper cooperation across emerging technologies, digital infrastructure, startups, science and research, as well as key areas of collective development.“Congratulations to PM Narendra Modi ji and all Brics leaders on the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration at the #Brics2026 Summit. This reflects the collective resolve of all Brics nations to advance a more resilient, innovative, development-focused, and equitable partnership.
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