BRICS summit 2026: What are the key takeaways? - Al Jazeera

Leaders of the BRICS nations have gathered in New Delhi for a two-day summit to discuss economic and geopolitical cooperation. Despite internal disagreements regarding ongoing global conflicts, the group successfully adopted a joint declaration.
Why it matters
The summit highlights the evolving influence of the BRICS bloc in global governance and its attempt to maintain unity despite significant geopolitical friction among members.
Leaders of the BRICS group of nations unanimously adopted a joint declaration on the first day of…
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