BRICS Summit Concludes in India; 140-Point Declaration Issued
Mian Nadeem
Published September 12, 2026 | 10:42 PM
BRICS countries expressed a united front on terrorism, Palestine, Gaza, global trade, artificial intelligence, climate change, financial institution reforms, and ending wars, among other pressing global issues.
Key Takeaways from the BRICS Summit
The BRICS summit, held in New Delhi, India, under the leadership of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, concluded with a comprehensive 45-page declaration encompassing 140 points. Key highlights include:
- Terrorism: BRICS nations strongly condemned all acts of terrorism, emphasizing that such acts are criminal and cannot be justified. They specifically mentioned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the loss of 26 lives.
- Joint Counter-Terrorism Efforts: The countries reaffirmed their commitment to collective action against terrorism, its financing, cross-border terrorism, and the provision of safe havens for terrorists. They stressed a "zero-tolerance" policy and called for an end to double standards in counterterrorism efforts, targeting all terrorists and terrorist organizations listed by the United Nations.
- Global Trade: BRICS expressed concern over unilateral tariffs, non-tariff measures, and protectionist policies that violate World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, potentially impacting global trade and supply chains. They condemned unilateral economic sanctions and coercive economic measures, emphasizing their adverse effects on poor and vulnerable communities.
- Conflict Resolution: The declaration advocated for negotiations, diplomacy, mediation, and conflict prevention to resolve disputes.
Participation and Leadership
The summit was attended by the leaders of the following BRICS nations:
- Russian President Vladimir Putin
- Chinese President Xi Jinping
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
- United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
This year’s summit focused on strengthening economic cooperation, political coordination, and cultural exchanges among BRICS members.
