BRICS 2026 beyond the Declaration: An Indian feast, Bollywood tunes by the Malaysian PM, and more

The BRICS summit in New Delhi concluded with a joint declaration, in which leaders emphasized the need to strengthen energy security and ensure stability of energy markets. According to the Malay Mail, they recognized that energy security is crucial for social and economic development, national security, and the welfare of all nations. The declaration also highlighted the importance of protecting critical energy infrastructure and creating reliable supply chains that cater to the needs of developing countries.

The leaders expressed concern about ongoing conflicts and the current state of polarization and fragmentation in the international order. The declaration was welcomed by the ruling BJP as a diplomatic win, with BJP president Nitin Nabin stating that it reflected India's resolve to build consensus on issues concerning the developing world.

The opposition Congress party, however, criticized the government's handling of the summit, with Congress leader Jairam Ramesh invoking Jawaharlal Nehru's notes from the 1955 Bandung Conference. The BJP and Congress engaged in a political slugfest over the declaration, with the BJP calling it a success and the Congress party raising questions about the government's priorities. After the diplomatic meetings, the BRICS leaders attended a gala dinner at the Bharat Mandapam, as reported by The Hindu.

Brief written by urgent.news from The Hindu, Malay Mail, Hindustan Times — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.