BRICS agrees on joint declaration before New Delhi summit: Report
Negotiators bridged divisions between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, and the bloc is expected to approve a declaration condemning unilateral wars.
- On Saturday, BRICS leaders agreed on a joint declaration in New Delhi condemning unilateral war without naming specific countries. The 18th BRICS Summit, chaired by India, focuses on "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."
- India brokered consensus by resolving disagreements between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, who hold opposing views on West Asia conflicts. Hectic consultations ensured the bloc could address global issues despite competing geopolitical interests.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for his first visit in seven years, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi held earlier talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Leaders discussed inclusive global governance and multilateralism.
- Reducing reliance on the United States remains a priority as the bloc seeks to shield members from economic pressure. Representatives are also addressing trade, tariffs, technology, and alternatives to Western financial institutions.
- As BRICS marks its 20th anniversary, India faces a complex diplomatic test, balancing strategic ties with Moscow and Tehran against deepening relations with the United States and Europe. Donald Trump has threatened punitive tariffs on countries aligning with the bloc.
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BRICS Members Reach Consensus On Delhi Declaration Amid West Asia Tensions
In a significant diplomatic development for India, the BRICS grouping on Saturday adopted a joint declaration by consensus, overcoming differences between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict. The BRICS member countries have reached consensus on a
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration with consensus
New Delhi, Sep 12: In a significant diplomatic breakthrough for India, the BRICS grouping on Saturday adopted a joint declaration with consensus, overcoming sharp divisions between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict following a series of back-channel negotiations. 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. The negotiations on t…
The BRICS Summit affirmed the commitment to resolving conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy and called for strengthening international multilateralism and addressing the causes of conflicts, while warning against the escalation of nuclear dangers and threats to global security.
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