BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: New Delhi Declaration Backs Return Of Antiquities To Countries Of Origin
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: Discussions at the two-day summit were centred on the theme "Strengthening Cooperation to Promote Fair Competition, including in Renewable Energy Markets", with a primary focus on advancing sustainable energy transitions.
The 18th BRICS Summit was held over two days, with discussions centered on the theme "Strengthening Cooperation to Promote Fair Competition, including in Renewable Energy Markets", focusing on advancing sustainable energy transitions. According to NDTV and NDTV - India News, this was the primary theme of the summit.
The summit, attended by leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and others, resulted in the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration. According to The Hindu, India forged a consensus among BRICS countries after Iran and the United Arab Emirates agreed to a last-minute compromise on language used about the war in West Asia.
The summit took place against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine war and instability in West Asia. The Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory for Sunday due to the summit and an India-Afghanistan T20 cricket match, urging commuters to plan ahead and avoid affected areas. The BRICS programme on Sunday began at 9:55 am with the arrival of leaders at Bharat Mandapam, as per Hindustan Times.
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