The 18th Brics Summit, held in New Delhi on 13 September 2026, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration — a 140‑paragraph document that outlines how the expanded 11‑member Brics grouping aims to navigate a global order in flux. India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s chairmanship, positioned Brics as an inclusive but not anti‑West forum, offering a counterbalance to existing global institutions without entering ideological confrontation.
The declaration reflects the priorities of a bloc that now includes Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the UAE. Together, these nations represent major emerging markets seeking a more balanced and multipolar world order.
Several proposals from India shaped the final document. Modi called for a Seafarers’ Emergency Support Network to ensure timely assistance for maritime personnel — a practical initiative reflecting India’s maritime interests. He also proposed a Brics Continuity and Implementation Mechanism, enabling systematic follow‑up of initiatives through the Troika of past, current, and incoming chairs. Leaders accepted both proposals.
The declaration reaffirmed commitments to enhancing transport potential, including civil aviation, while respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of member states. It emphasised strengthening global value chains through “mutually reinforcing policy levers” to boost intra‑Brics trade.
On geopolitics, Brics condemned unilateral coercive measures, including economic and secondary sanctions — a clear reference to Western sanctions regimes. Members also criticised the proliferation of trade‑restrictive actions, such as indiscriminate tariff hikes and protectionism disguised as environmental policy.
The bloc strongly condemned terrorism, including the Pahalgam attack of April 2025, calling it criminal and unjustifiable under any circumstances.