BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: New Delhi Declaration Backs Return Of Antiquities To Countries Of Origin
BRICS leaders at the 2026 New Delhi Summit adopted a declaration calling for the protection of cultural heritage and the repatriation of antiquities to their countries of origin. The declaration also welcomed the Bhopal Declaration, emphasizing culture's role in fostering cooperation among member nations. India achieved a diplomatic victory by securing a consensus declaration despite differences between UAE and Iran on the Middle East conflict.
Why it matters
This declaration signifies a unified stance among BRICS nations on cultural heritage protection and repatriation, potentially influencing international norms and policies regarding historical artifacts. It also highlights India's growing diplomatic influence within the bloc.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: BRICS leaders on Saturday called for protection of cultural heritage, including in regions affected by conflict, and laid emphasis on repatriation of antiquities and objects of spiritual, ancestral, historical and cultural value to their country of origin.In the New Delhi Declaration adopted on day one of the two-day BRICS Summit being hosted by India, the grouping also welcomed adoption of the Bhopal Declaration at the 11th BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting, reaffirming the important role of culture in fostering people-to-people cooperation and strengthening ties among member countries.Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the adoption of the declaration…
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