BRICS leaders addressed the Open Session of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Sunday, September 13, as the two-day summit entered its concluding phase.
The session was held under the theme, “Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the gathering and highlighted the need for BRICS countries to strengthen resilience and cooperation amid rising global tensions and disruptions.
Editorial Insight
Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Issue/Event: BRICS leaders addressed the Open Session on the summit's second day.
Location: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Authority/Organisation: BRICS and Government of India.
Action Taken: Leaders discussed global cooperation, resilience, technology and sustainable development.
Impact: The discussions and New Delhi Declaration set priorities for BRICS cooperation and the wider Global South.
In his remarks, PM Modi warned against the weaponisation of critical minerals and technology, saying that the use of essential resources and technologies as strategic tools could disrupt global development and shared growth.
The summit also focused on technology, economic resilience, sustainable development and the interests of the Global South. The expanded BRICS grouping has been discussing ways to strengthen cooperation across these areas while seeking a greater role for developing countries in global governance.
The leaders also adopted the New Delhi Declaration, reflecting their collective positions on global governance, economic cooperation and other international issues.
Editorial Analysis
Why This Matters
The BRICS summit comes amid geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and disruptions to global supply chains. India's push for resilience and a stronger role for developing countries places global governance and technology cooperation at the centre of the grouping's agenda.
The 18th BRICS Summit is being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with the second day bringing together leaders from BRICS member and partner countries for the concluding discussions.
