BRICS Summit 2026

September 12, 2026 10:30 PM

PM Modi Extends Best Wishes to China for BRICS Presidency, Reviews India-China Ties with Xi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his best wishes to Chinese President Xi Jinping for China’s upcoming BRICS Presidency during their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The two leaders also comprehensively reviewed the full range of India-China relations, Modi said in a post on X. “Met President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Delhi BRICS Summit. We reviewed the full range of India-China relations. Also conveyed best wishes for China’s BRICS Pres...

September 12, 2026 9:42 PM

BRICS Backs Peaceful Use of Space, Calls for Prevention of Arms Race in Outer Space

The BRICS New Delhi Declaration reaffirmed the grouping’s commitment to the peaceful exploration and use of outer space and called for ensuring the long-term sustainability of space activities and preventing an arms race in outer space (PAROS) and its weaponisation. The declaration was adopted by BRICS leaders on Saturday at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, being held from September 12 to 13 under the theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainabi...

September 12, 2026 9:14 PM

BRICS New Delhi Declaration: Leaders Call for Stronger ICT Cooperation, Action Against Cyber Threats

The BRICS New Delhi Declaration has called for stronger cooperation among member countries in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), recognising their transformative role in driving socio-economic growth and digital transformation. The declaration was adopted by BRICS leaders on Saturday at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, being held from September 12 to 13 under the theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. The leaders reaffirmed their co...

September 12, 2026 8:25 PM

PM Modi, Xi Stress Boundary Resolution, Closer People-to-People and Business Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Saturday, with the two leaders welcoming steady progress in India-China bilateral relations since their last meeting in Tianjin in August 2025. The two leaders reaffirmed that India and China should adopt a strategic and long-term perspective towards their bilateral ties and stressed that differences should not become disputes, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of...

September 12, 2026 7:30 PM

PM Modi posts photo with Xi, Putin

PM Modi posts photo with Xi, Putin Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a photograph on Saturday holding hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit, signalling warm relations among the three leaders. The photograph showed PM Modi standing between Putin and Xi, with all three leaders smiling. https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2098724059156791734?s=20 This photo is seen as a reflection of dynamism among India, China, and Russia - often refer...

September 12, 2026 7:05 PM

PM Modi Calls for ‘New and Ambitious Agenda’ for BRICS, Urges Global South to Become ‘Rule-Shapers’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a “new and ambitious agenda” for BRICS for the next 20 years, urging the grouping to translate its unity and consensus into concrete outcomes while giving the Global South a greater role in shaping global governance. Addressing the 18th BRICS Summit Session: “Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening” at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, PM Modi said India’s BRICS Chairship had placed people and the Global South at the centre of its ...

September 12, 2026 6:40 PM

New Delhi Declaration lauds India’s BRICS chairship for injecting ‘new impetus’ to strengthen ties, solidarity

The ‘New Delhi Declaration’ adopted by the BRICS member countries commended India for hosting the Outreach/BRICS Plus Dialogue segment of the 18th BRICS Summit, asserting that India’s chairship has injected “new impetus” to strengthen international cooperation and solidarity. The leaders of BRICS countries, who met for the 18th BRICS Summit held under the theme of ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’, reaffirmed their commitment to the BRICS spirit...

September 12, 2026 6:29 PM

BRICS endorses India’s call for shunning double standards in countering terrorism

BRICS on Saturday fully backed India’s call for zero tolerance towards any form of terrorism and shunning double standards in countering the menace, as the top leaders of the influential grouping agreed to have a concerted approach in dealing with the challenge. In its declaration, the grouping also condemned in the “strongest terms” the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir last year. “We reaffirm our commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, includi...

September 12, 2026 5:21 PM

BRICS Adopts New Delhi Declaration by Consensus

The BRICS grouping on Saturday adopted a joint declaration by consensus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the adoption of the declaration at the end of the opening day’s deliberations at the two-day India-hosted summit. Prime Minister Modi was seen shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the conclusion of the inaugural session at the summit. “Today’s discussion makes it evident that the changing world cannot be steered by outdated institutions; reforms are essential in r...

September 12, 2026 8:15 AM

BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi traffic restrictions, diversions on key roads today

The Delhi Traffic Police has announced restrictions, diversions and regulated movement on several key roads in the national capital on Saturday in view of the movement of foreign dignitaries attending the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam. In an advisory posted on X on Friday night, the traffic police said diversions and regulated movement would be implemented on key routes across Delhi from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday. “In view of the BRICS Summit on September 12, 2026, traffic diver...