Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 9, during the BRICS Summit held in New Delhi. This meeting marks Xi’s first visit to India in seven years, showcasing a potential warming in Sino-Indian relations after a period of heightened tensions following the Galwan standoff.

The discussion took place amidst a backdrop of global challenges, including rising geopolitical tensions. The two leaders presumably addressed a range of issues important to both nations, although specific details of their conversation have not been disclosed.

This bilateral meeting is viewed as significant, given the previous strain in relations, and it reflects an opportunity for both leaders to navigate past disputes towards mutual cooperation.

BRICS Nations Adopt New Delhi Declaration 2026

During the BRICS Summit, the member nations collectively endorsed the New Delhi Declaration 2026. This declaration highlights their concerns regarding escalating tensions in West Asia and calls for exercise of maximum restraint among involved parties. It also urges avoidance of actions that could exacerbate existing disputes.

Key points from the declaration include a strong emphasis on protecting civilians and infrastructure in light of international law. The BRICS nations reiterated their commitment to dialogue and diplomacy to establish long-term solutions that promote peace and security in the region.

Furthermore, the declaration condemns deliberate attacks on civilian structures and nuclear facilities, emphasising the need for adherence to international law and the principles outlined by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The BRICS bloc strongly advocates for maintaining humanitarian access and ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as part of their collective responsibility.

Responses from Global Leaders During BRICS Summit

In a noteworthy address, President Xi Jinping encouraged BRICS nations to assume a peacemaking role amidst ongoing conflicts in West Asia. He expressed that the situation is detrimental to the interests of the international community and called for collaborative efforts among member states to address these challenges.

Alongside Xi’s comments, Prime Minister Modi put forth ten proposals aimed at reforming global governance. He suggested that BRICS members could use these proposals to develop a comprehensive reform roadmap by the next meeting, emphasising the need for the Global South to transition from being mere rule-takers to being influential rule-shapers.

During the session on Inclusive Global Governance, PM Modi highlighted that the Global South faces significant crises yet is frequently sidelined in global decision-making processes. His remarks underscore a call for greater inclusion and representation in addressing international concerns.

This BRICS Summit has thus emerged as a pivotal platform for discussing pressing global issues and illustrating the bloc’s commitment to collaborative leadership in international affairs. The leaders’ commitment to dialogue and reform may signal a new chapter for BRICS in potentially shaping a more equitable global governance landscape.

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