BRICS leaders voice concern over ‘growing risks’ of nuclear conflict
BRICS leaders at the New Delhi summit issued a declaration expressing concern over the risks of nuclear conflict and attacks on civilian nuclear facilities. The summit also saw consensus on a joint declaration despite internal disagreements regarding regional conflicts.
Why it matters
The declaration highlights growing geopolitical anxiety regarding nuclear safety and demonstrates the bloc's attempt to maintain diplomatic cohesion amidst global tensions.
BRICS leaders have voiced serious concern over "deliberate attacks" on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under full safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), underlining that nuclear safety must always be upheld, including in "armed conflicts".
In the ‘New Delhi Declaration’ adopted on the first day of the two-day BRICS Summit, being hosted by India, the leaders on Saturday (September 12, 2026) also expressed concerns over the "growing risks of nuclear danger and conflict".
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the adoption of the declaration at the end of the opening day's deliberations in the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other top leaders of the bloc.
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