NEW DELHI, September 15 — The 18th BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi under India's presidency, culminating in the unanimous adoption of the landmark New Delhi Declaration.
Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the summit brought together leaders from member nations to discuss global economic recovery, reformed multilateralism, digital public infrastructure, and climate action. The declaration reaffirmed commitments to expanding local currency trade settlements, strengthening supply chain resilience, and establishing a BRICS Climate Action Framework.
PM Modi emphasized that BRICS must lead global efforts in AI governance, counter-terrorism cooperation, and inclusive economic growth.
BRICS summits and international declarations are prominent topics in competitive exam general awareness papers. Candidates should note that India hosted the 18th summit under the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability'.