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Goyal hails BRICS’ New Delhi Declaration for amplifying Global South
Rahul Kumar | September 13, 2026 11:22 AM CST


Piyush Goyal praised the New Delhi Declaration from the BRICS 2026 Summit, highlighting its unanimous adoption. He said it reflects a collective will for a resilient, innovative partnership and amplifies the voice of the Global South.

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has hailed the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration at the BRICS 2026 Summit, saying it reflects the grouping’s collective resolve to advance a more resilient, innovative, and development-focused partnership. He said the Declaration reflects that BRICS has grown broader in scope and is amplifying the voice of the Global South.

In a post on X, Goyal said the expanding BRICS grouping, with a broader scope and stronger purpose, is collectively amplifying the voice of the Global South. He said the declaration includes deeper cooperation on AI, quantum technologies, Digital Public Infrastructure, startups and MSMEs.

“Congratulations to PM @NarendraModi ji and all BRICS leaders on the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration at the #BRICS2026 Summit. This reflects the collective resolve of all BRICS nations to advance a more resilient, innovative, development-focused, and equitable partnership. A BRICS that has grown broader in scope and firmer in purpose is amplifying the voice of the Global South together,” he said.

Focus on Deeper Cooperation and Development

“The Declaration charts a clear course that includes deeper cooperation on AI, quantum technologies, Digital Public Infrastructure, startups, MSMEs, and science & research, along with a stronger New Development Bank and closer coordination on food, health & energy security, and resilient supply chains. A reflection of continued commitment to collective development,” he added.

Commitment to Core BRICS Principles

The New Delhi Declaration was adopted by BRICS leaders on Saturday at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. It calls for deeper cooperation among member countries in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), highlighting their transformative role in promoting socio-economic development and accelerating digital transformation.

BRICS leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the BRICS principles of mutual respect and understanding, sovereign equality, solidarity, democracy, openness, inclusiveness, collaboration and consensus.

The leaders also reiterated their commitment to strengthening the BRICS strategic partnership for the benefit of their people. (ANI)

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