The BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026, adopted unanimously at the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital on Saturday, has called for stronger people-to-people ties among member countries, with a focus on cultural exchanges, women-led development and youth cooperation.Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the unanimous adoption of the declaration at the summit, saying, “No member has raised any objection. The New Delhi Declaration 2026 is adopted unanimously.”<h2>Focus on people-to-people ties</h2>Under the section on “Strengthening Cultural &amp; People-to-People Cooperation”, BRICS countries reaffirmed the importance of people-to-people exchanges in promoting mutual understanding, friendship and cooperation among member states and their populations.The declaration called for greater exchanges and cooperation in areas including education, tourism, culture, sports, youth affairs and civil society.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-pm-modi-xi-jinping-handshake-goes-viral-as-warm-brics-exchange-highlights-india-china-thaw-1789215764985">WATCH: PM Modi-Xi Jinping handshake goes viral as warm BRICS exchange highlights India-China thaw</a>It also welcomed several BRICS engagements, including the Parliamentary Forum, Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, Business Council, Business Forum, Women’s Business Alliance, Youth Council, Youth Summit, Think Tank Council, Academic Forum, Civil Council and Civil Forum.The member countries called for greater efforts to respect cultural diversity, preserve heritage and promote innovation and creativity while strengthening international people-to-people exchanges.The declaration also recalled the adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution on the International Day for Dialogue among Civilisations.<h2>Women-led development</h2>The declaration welcomed the outcomes of the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting held in Kochi and reaffirmed the grouping’s focus on women-led development and the all-round development of women.BRICS countries recognised women as “leaders, decision-makers and drivers of economic growth and social transformation”. The declaration stressed the importance of women’s participation in governance, financial and digital inclusion, capacity building, skill development and entrepreneurship.It also called for better access to productive and social services for women.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brics-2026-pezeshkian-s-daughter-zahra-explores-indian-crafts-meets-artisans-in-delhi-video-1789210137972">BRICS 2026: Pezeshkian’s daughter Zahra explores Indian crafts, meets artisans in Delhi | Video</a>The member countries highlighted the role of women in climate action, food security and nutrition, while recognising their contribution to peace-building in line with the global Women, Peace and Security agenda.<h2>Youth and cultural cooperation</h2>The declaration also placed emphasis on youth cooperation through initiatives such as the BRICS Youth Council and Youth Summit, alongside broader academic, diplomatic and civil society exchanges. The grouping said such initiatives would help deepen understanding among BRICS countries and strengthen cooperation between their people.&nbsp;

The unanimously adopted BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026 emphasises strengthening people-to-people ties, advancing women-led development and economic inclusion, and deepening youth cooperation, cultural exchanges, and academic partnerships across member nations.

The BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026, adopted unanimously at the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital on Saturday, has called for stronger people-to-people ties among member countries, with a focus on cultural exchanges, women-led development and youth cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the unanimous adoption of the declaration at the summit, saying, “No member has raised any objection. The New Delhi Declaration 2026 is adopted unanimously.” Focus on people-to-people ties Under the section on “Strengthening Cultural & People-to-People Cooperation”, BRICS countries reaffirmed the importance of people-to-people exchanges in promoting mutual understanding, friendship and cooperation among member states and their populations. The declaration called for greater exchanges and cooperation in areas including education, tourism, culture, sports, youth affairs and civil society. Also read: WATCH: PM Modi-Xi Jinping handshake goes viral as warm BRICS exchange highlights India-China thaw It also welcomed several BRICS engagements, including the Parliamentary Forum, Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, Business Council, Business Forum, Women’s Business Alliance, Youth Council, Youth Summit, Think Tank Council, Academic Forum, Civil Council and Civil Forum. The member countries called for greater efforts to respect cultural diversity, preserve heritage and promote innovation and creativity while strengthening international people-to-people exchanges. The declaration also recalled the adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution on the International Day for Dialogue among Civilisations. Women-led development The declaration welcomed the outcomes of the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting held in Kochi and reaffirmed the grouping’s focus on women-led development and the all-round development of women. BRICS countries recognised women as “leaders, decision-makers and drivers of economic growth and social transformation”. The declaration stressed the importance of women’s participation in governance, financial and digital inclusion, capacity building, skill development and entrepreneurship. It also called for better access to productive and social services for women. Also read: BRICS 2026: Pezeshkian’s daughter Zahra explores Indian crafts, meets artisans in Delhi | Video The member countries highlighted the role of women in climate action, food security and nutrition, while recognising their contribution to peace-building in line with the global Women, Peace and Security agenda. Youth and cultural cooperation The declaration also placed emphasis on youth cooperation through initiatives such as the BRICS Youth Council and Youth Summit, alongside broader academic, diplomatic and civil society exchanges. The grouping said such initiatives would help deepen understanding among BRICS countries and strengthen cooperation between their people.

The unanimously adopted BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026 emphasises strengthening people-to-people ties, advancing women-led development and economic inclusion, and deepening youth cooperation, cultural exchanges, and academic partnerships across member nations.

BRICS declaration calls for stronger people ties, women-led growth and greater youth cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday (Sept 12) welcomed the steady progress in India China bilateral relations and called for a strategic and long term approach to ties, as the two leaders held talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.&nbsp;Xi Jinping’s visit to India is his first in seven years following Galwan disputes in 2020 which led to fatalities on both sides. However, the two leaders last met in Tianjin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in August 2025.&nbsp;“The two leaders welcomed the steady progress in India-China bilateral relations since their last meeting in Tianjin in August 2025. They reaffirmed that both countries should take a strategic and long term perspective of their ties,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.&nbsp;“Differences should not become disputes,” it added.&nbsp;Prime Minister Modi highlighted that India China ties must be guided by three mutuals: mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brics-summit-payment-task-force-tariffs-trade-and-more-what-new-delhi-declaration-said-about-business-finance-and-economy-1789220877993">BRICS Summit: Payment Task Force, tariffs, trade and more: What New Delhi Declaration said about business, finance and economy</a><h2>Modi raises border peace, calls for adherence to agreements</h2>During the bilateral talks, Modi stressed that peace and tranquillity in the border areas remain essential for relations between the two countries.&nbsp;“Prime Minister emphasized that peace and tranquility in the border areas remains an essential basis for the continued development of bilateral relations. He underlined the need for both sides to observe existing agreements and understandings on border related issues,” the MEA statment reads.&nbsp;The two leaders also expressed their commitment to finding a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution to the boundary question. They agreed that the issue should be approached from the political perspective of their overall bilateral relations and the long term interests of the people of both countries.&nbsp;The discussions come as India and China continue efforts to improve bilateral ties and address their longstanding boundary concerns.<h2>Modi, Xi discuss trade, people-to-people ties</h2>The two leaders also took note of progress in people to people ties and called for further promotion of cultural exchanges, business linkages and greater mobility between India and China.&nbsp;On economic and trade relations, they stressed the need to address concerns on both sides, including the structural trade imbalance and supply chain issues.&nbsp;They also called for facilitating meaningful and predictable market access between the two countries.&nbsp;“The two leaders agreed that both sides must continue to expand common ground on regional and global issues, and in addressing challenges,” the MEA statement said.&nbsp;Prime Minister also appreciated China's support for India's BRICS chairship and its contributions towards the success of the BRICS Summit-2026.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed progress in bilateral ties and called for a strategic long term approach, while Modi separately stressed the importance of peace and tranquillity along the border.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday (Sept 12) welcomed the steady progress in India China bilateral relations and called for a strategic and long term approach to ties, as the two leaders held talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Xi Jinping’s visit to India is his first in seven years following Galwan disputes in 2020 which led to fatalities on both sides. However, the two leaders last met in Tianjin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in August 2025. “The two leaders welcomed the steady progress in India-China bilateral relations since their last meeting in Tianjin in August 2025. They reaffirmed that both countries should take a strategic and long term perspective of their ties,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. “Differences should not become disputes,” it added. Prime Minister Modi highlighted that India China ties must be guided by three mutuals: mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest. Also Read: BRICS Summit: Payment Task Force, tariffs, trade and more: What New Delhi Declaration said about business, finance and economy Modi raises border peace, calls for adherence to agreements During the bilateral talks, Modi stressed that peace and tranquillity in the border areas remain essential for relations between the two countries. “Prime Minister emphasized that peace and tranquility in the border areas remains an essential basis for the continued development of bilateral relations. He underlined the need for both sides to observe existing agreements and understandings on border related issues,” the MEA statment reads. The two leaders also expressed their commitment to finding a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution to the boundary question. They agreed that the issue should be approached from the political perspective of their overall bilateral relations and the long term interests of the people of both countries. The discussions come as India and China continue efforts to improve bilateral ties and address their longstanding boundary concerns. Modi, Xi discuss trade, people-to-people ties The two leaders also took note of progress in people to people ties and called for further promotion of cultural exchanges, business linkages and greater mobility between India and China. On economic and trade relations, they stressed the need to address concerns on both sides, including the structural trade imbalance and supply chain issues. They also called for facilitating meaningful and predictable market access between the two countries. “The two leaders agreed that both sides must continue to expand common ground on regional and global issues, and in addressing challenges,” the MEA statement said. Prime Minister also appreciated China's support for India's BRICS chairship and its contributions towards the success of the BRICS Summit-2026.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed progress in bilateral ties and called for a strategic long term approach, while Modi separately stressed the importance of peace and tranquillity along the border.

‘Differences should not become disputes’: Modi, Xi stress long term India-China ties during bilateral talks

BRICS countries have backed a comprehensive overhaul of the United Nations, including the UN Security Council, in the New Delhi Declaration 2026 adopted on Saturday. The grouping called for greater representation of developing countries in global decision making and said the reforms should give the Global South an “amplified voice”.&nbsp;The declaration was adopted as BRICS marked its 20th anniversary. It reaffirmed the bloc’s push for changes to global governance while stressing the importance of multilateralism and multipolarity.&nbsp;“We reiterate our commitment to reforming and improving global governance by promoting a more just, equitable, agile, effective, efficient, responsive, representative, legitimate, democratic and accountable international and multilateral system,” the declaration said.<h2>BRICS backs India, Brazil aspirations at UN</h2>BRICS said UN reform should make the organisation more democratic, representative, effective and efficient. It also called for a larger role for developing countries in the UN and its institutions.&nbsp;“We stress that the UN Security Council reform is to lead to the amplified voice of the Global South,” the declaration said.&nbsp;The grouping also acknowledged the aspirations of African countries under the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration.&nbsp;China and Russia, both permanent members of the UN Security Council, reiterated their support for Brazil and India seeking a greater role in the UN, including the Security Council, according to the declaration.&nbsp;BRICS said the existing international architecture must evolve to reflect present day realities while continuing to uphold international law and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.&nbsp;The bloc also sought “greater and more meaningful participation and representation” for emerging market and developing countries, as well as Least Developed Countries, particularly those from Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean.&nbsp;It further called for fair geographical representation in the UN Secretariat and other international organisations. BRICS said the long standing under representation of developing countries at senior and decision making levels must be addressed.&nbsp;The declaration also highlighted the need for greater participation of women, particularly from emerging market and developing countries, in leadership and other responsibilities across international organisations.&nbsp;“BRICS countries will continue playing a pivotal role in voicing the concerns and priorities of the Global South, as well as promoting a more just, sustainable, inclusive, representative and stable international order based on international law,” it said.<h2>BRICS seeks changes to global economic institutions</h2>The declaration also reaffirmed BRICS' focus on strengthening global economic governance, pointing to the rising contribution of emerging market and developing economies to global output and growth.&nbsp;The grouping called for reforms to the Bretton Woods Institutions to make them more agile, effective, credible, inclusive, fit for purpose, unbiased, accountable and representative. It said their governance structures should reflect how the global economy has changed since the institutions were established.&nbsp;BRICS also said the representation and voice of emerging market and developing economies in these institutions should correspond with their position in the global economy. It sought greater regional diversity and stronger representation of these economies in the leadership of the IMF and World Bank.&nbsp;On global trade, the bloc reaffirmed its support for reform of the World Trade Organization. It called for an open, equitable, transparent, fair, inclusive, predictable and rules based multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core.&nbsp;BRICS also strongly pushed for the immediate restoration of an accessible, effective and fully functioning two tier binding WTO dispute settlement system. It called for new Appellate Body members to be appointed without further delay.

The BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026 calls for comprehensive UN reform, a stronger Global South voice and greater representation of developing economies across global institutions.

BRICS countries have backed a comprehensive overhaul of the United Nations, including the UN Security Council, in the New Delhi Declaration 2026 adopted on Saturday. The grouping called for greater representation of developing countries in global decision making and said the reforms should give the Global South an “amplified voice”. The declaration was adopted as BRICS marked its 20th anniversary. It reaffirmed the bloc’s push for changes to global governance while stressing the importance of multilateralism and multipolarity. “We reiterate our commitment to reforming and improving global governance by promoting a more just, equitable, agile, effective, efficient, responsive, representative, legitimate, democratic and accountable international and multilateral system,” the declaration said. BRICS backs India, Brazil aspirations at UN BRICS said UN reform should make the organisation more democratic, representative, effective and efficient. It also called for a larger role for developing countries in the UN and its institutions. “We stress that the UN Security Council reform is to lead to the amplified voice of the Global South,” the declaration said. The grouping also acknowledged the aspirations of African countries under the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration. China and Russia, both permanent members of the UN Security Council, reiterated their support for Brazil and India seeking a greater role in the UN, including the Security Council, according to the declaration. BRICS said the existing international architecture must evolve to reflect present day realities while continuing to uphold international law and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. The bloc also sought “greater and more meaningful participation and representation” for emerging market and developing countries, as well as Least Developed Countries, particularly those from Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean. It further called for fair geographical representation in the UN Secretariat and other international organisations. BRICS said the long standing under representation of developing countries at senior and decision making levels must be addressed. The declaration also highlighted the need for greater participation of women, particularly from emerging market and developing countries, in leadership and other responsibilities across international organisations. “BRICS countries will continue playing a pivotal role in voicing the concerns and priorities of the Global South, as well as promoting a more just, sustainable, inclusive, representative and stable international order based on international law,” it said. BRICS seeks changes to global economic institutions The declaration also reaffirmed BRICS' focus on strengthening global economic governance, pointing to the rising contribution of emerging market and developing economies to global output and growth. The grouping called for reforms to the Bretton Woods Institutions to make them more agile, effective, credible, inclusive, fit for purpose, unbiased, accountable and representative. It said their governance structures should reflect how the global economy has changed since the institutions were established. BRICS also said the representation and voice of emerging market and developing economies in these institutions should correspond with their position in the global economy. It sought greater regional diversity and stronger representation of these economies in the leadership of the IMF and World Bank. On global trade, the bloc reaffirmed its support for reform of the World Trade Organization. It called for an open, equitable, transparent, fair, inclusive, predictable and rules based multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core. BRICS also strongly pushed for the immediate restoration of an accessible, effective and fully functioning two tier binding WTO dispute settlement system. It called for new Appellate Body members to be appointed without further delay.

The BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026 calls for comprehensive UN reform, a stronger Global South voice and greater representation of developing economies across global institutions.

BRICS Declaration: China, Russia back India’s UN role, push for greater Global South representation

The BRICS countries on Saturday adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, strongly condemning the April 22, 2025 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people and injured several others. The grouping called for zero tolerance towards terrorism and stronger international cooperation to tackle the threat.&nbsp;The declaration condemned the attack “in the strongest terms” and described all acts of terrorism as “criminal and unjustifiable”, regardless of their motivation, location or perpetrators.&nbsp;“We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, during which 26 people were killed and many more injured,” the declaration said.&nbsp;BRICS reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism “in all its forms and manifestations”. It said those involved in terrorist activities, as well as those supporting them, must be held accountable and brought to justice under relevant national and international law.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brics-summit-new-delhi-declaration-urges-maximum-restraint-in-west-asia-backs-palestinian-statehood-two-state-solution-1789197696553">BRICS Summit: New Delhi Declaration urges maximum restraint in West Asia, backs Palestinian statehood, two-state solution</a><h3>BRICS calls for stronger global action against terror</h3>The grouping said counter-terrorism efforts must address the cross-border movement of terrorists, terror financing and safe havens. It also rejected “double standards” in the fight against terrorism and called for zero tolerance towards the menace.&nbsp;The declaration stressed that states have the primary responsibility for combating terrorism. It said global efforts to prevent and counter terrorist threats must comply with international law, including the UN Charter, relevant international conventions and protocols, international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, where applicable.&nbsp;BRICS also welcomed the work of its Counter-Terrorism Working Group and its five subgroups. The grouping said it looked forward to further deepening counter-terrorism cooperation based on the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Action Plan and the CTWG Position Paper.&nbsp;The member countries also called for the “expeditious finalization and adoption” of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism under the UN framework. They urged concerted action against all UN-designated terrorists and terrorist entities.<h3>BRICS highlights threat of extremism and radicalisation</h3>The declaration also called for greater efforts to counter extremism and radicalisation, particularly among younger generations. BRICS stressed the need for stronger cooperation between member countries and their competent authorities, including through the sharing of best practices.&nbsp;“We also emphasize the importance of countering extremism and radicalization specially among the younger generations and further stress the need to enhance cooperation among the BRICS countries and their competent authorities, including through sharing of best practices,” the statement said.&nbsp;The 45 page New Delhi Declaration 2026 takes a broad approach to tackling terrorism, covering terrorist activities, their financing and support networks, as well as extremism and radicalisation.

The BRICS countries strongly condemned the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people and called for zero tolerance, stronger international cooperation and coordinated action against terrorists and their supporters.

The BRICS countries on Saturday adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, strongly condemning the April 22, 2025 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people and injured several others. The grouping called for zero tolerance towards terrorism and stronger international cooperation to tackle the threat. The declaration condemned the attack “in the strongest terms” and described all acts of terrorism as “criminal and unjustifiable”, regardless of their motivation, location or perpetrators. “We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, during which 26 people were killed and many more injured,” the declaration said. BRICS reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism “in all its forms and manifestations”. It said those involved in terrorist activities, as well as those supporting them, must be held accountable and brought to justice under relevant national and international law. Also Read: BRICS Summit: New Delhi Declaration urges maximum restraint in West Asia, backs Palestinian statehood, two-state solution BRICS calls for stronger global action against terror The grouping said counter-terrorism efforts must address the cross-border movement of terrorists, terror financing and safe havens. It also rejected “double standards” in the fight against terrorism and called for zero tolerance towards the menace. The declaration stressed that states have the primary responsibility for combating terrorism. It said global efforts to prevent and counter terrorist threats must comply with international law, including the UN Charter, relevant international conventions and protocols, international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, where applicable. BRICS also welcomed the work of its Counter-Terrorism Working Group and its five subgroups. The grouping said it looked forward to further deepening counter-terrorism cooperation based on the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Action Plan and the CTWG Position Paper. The member countries also called for the “expeditious finalization and adoption” of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism under the UN framework. They urged concerted action against all UN-designated terrorists and terrorist entities. BRICS highlights threat of extremism and radicalisation The declaration also called for greater efforts to counter extremism and radicalisation, particularly among younger generations. BRICS stressed the need for stronger cooperation between member countries and their competent authorities, including through the sharing of best practices. “We also emphasize the importance of countering extremism and radicalization specially among the younger generations and further stress the need to enhance cooperation among the BRICS countries and their competent authorities, including through sharing of best practices,” the statement said. The 45 page New Delhi Declaration 2026 takes a broad approach to tackling terrorism, covering terrorist activities, their financing and support networks, as well as extremism and radicalisation.

The BRICS countries strongly condemned the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people and called for zero tolerance, stronger international cooperation and coordinated action against terrorists and their supporters.

BRICS Declaration 2026: Members condemns Pahalgam terror attack, calls for zero tolerance on terrorism

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