BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: New Delhi Declaration Backs Return Of Antiquities To Countries Of Origin

The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi, with leaders from the 11-member grouping, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in attendance. According to The Hindu, India forged a consensus among BRICS countries on Saturday, September 12, 2026, after Iran and the United Arab Emirates agreed to a last-minute compromise on the language used about the war in West Asia.

The summit adopted the New Delhi Declaration, a 140-point document covering global governance, conflicts, terrorism, trade, climate, health, technology, and development. The declaration was adopted unanimously, with the grouping stressing cooperation on these issues. The summit's theme was "Strengthening Cooperation to Promote Fair Competition, including in Renewable Energy Markets," with a focus on advancing sustainable energy transitions, as reported by NDTV and The Hindu.

The Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory for Sunday, September 13, 2026, due to the ongoing BRICS Summit and an India-Afghanistan T20 cricket match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Traffic regulations were in force in the notified controlled area from 8 am to 8 pm, particularly during the movement of dignitaries attending the BRICS Summit. The summit brought together leaders of the expanded BRICS grouping, which accounts for about 49.5% of the world's population and 40% of global GDP, according to Hindustan Times.

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