BRICS upholds inclusive growth; re-affirms South-South cooperation
A principal highlight of the recently concluded BRICS 2026 summit in New Delhi was the grouping’s unambiguous championing of the empowerment of ordinary people everywhere. This was yet another notable coming together of Southern governments over matters of common concern alright but it was the grouping’s people-oriented thinking that struck the impartial commentator as particularly […]
The BRICS 2026 summit in New Delhi emphasized the importance of empowering ordinary people globally, highlighting the significance of Southern governments addressing shared concerns. This gathering reaffirmed the principles of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) while strengthening its role alongside global initiatives. South-South cooperation, economic and social equity, multilateralism, international peace, and the UN-centric world order were all given renewed focus.
The declaration of the summit emphasized the 'Bandung Spirit' of 1955, which laid the groundwork for NAM and South-South cooperation, shaping a development discourse centered on people and fairness. While geopolitical aspects were acknowledged, the summit prioritized people's empowerment and international economic growth. Authoritarian leadership in BRICS countries, though capable of economic growth, often falls short on equity, suggesting that inclusive governance could better address people's needs.
India is the only BRICS member currently embodying democratic development, and more democracies joining could balance the influence of authoritarian states. The summit's emphasis on UN multilateralism and the strengthening of international law is crucial, especially as the UN faces challenges to its effectiveness. BRICS' commitment to the UN and promoting international law is significant, particularly in a world where some view the UN as ineffective.
The focus on UN-centred order could help BRICS member states confront illegal practices and work towards peaceful resolutions in conflicts like the Middle East and Ukraine.
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