Conflict resolution, tariff concerns & more: What's in India's hard-won Brics declaration
The BRICS nations unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, focusing on conflict prevention, multilateralism, and opposition to unilateral trade measures. The agreement followed intense negotiations led by India to resolve differences between member states.
Why it matters
The declaration signals a unified stance among major emerging economies on global trade and geopolitical diplomacy, potentially impacting international relations.
NEW DELHI: The Brics countries on Saturday unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 at the 18th Brics Summit in New Delhi.“No member has raised any objection. The New Delhi Declaration 2026 is adopted unanimously,” PM Modi said at the summit.The declaration focused on conflict prevention and peaceful resolution of disputes, stronger multilateralism and concerns over unilateral trade measures, as reported by Reuters.Key points of the declarationThe Declaration addressed various key issues and concerns affecting the global order, such as:Terrorism: BRICS strongly condemned terrorism in all forms, including cross-border terrorism, terrorism financing and safe havens, condemned the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, and called for zero tolerance, accountability and early adoption of the UN Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism.Conflict prevention: BRICS countries stressed the importance of efforts to prevent conflicts, including by addressing their root causes.Peaceful resolution of disputes: The declaration reaffirmed a commitment to resolving…
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