New Delhi Hosts 18th BRICS Summit, Adopts 'New Delhi Declaration' with Expanded Membership

The 18th BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi, India, on September 13, 2026, with the adoption of the 'New Delhi Declaration'. India, holding the 2026 BRICS chairship, hosted the two-day event from September 12-13 under the motto 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.

Held at Bharat Mandapam, the summit brought together leaders from Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa, and the UAE. Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, chaired the proceedings.

Discussions focused on global governance reform, efforts towards Middle East de-escalation, and enhanced cooperation in trade, payments, and development among member nations. The 'New Delhi Declaration' outlined these key outcomes.

India's presidency for 2026 was visually represented by the summit's logo, '18ª BRICS Summit 2026, New Delhi, India.png'. The official website for the event was brics2026.gov.in.