India’s BRICS chairship received widespread appreciation after the New Delhi Summit adopted the 2026 declaration, strengthening cooperation and Global South representation.

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• The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi concluded with member countries praising India’s leadership and its focus on stronger global cooperation.
• BRICS members unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, which commended India’s chairship and outlined priorities for future cooperation.
• South African President Cyril Ramaphosa praised India’s leadership, while Russian and Chinese representatives highlighted cooperation and Global South development.
• Uruguay’s Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin said the declaration addressed core Global South needs and offered practical approaches to shared global challenges.
• United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres congratulated India on its fourth BRICS chairship and praised its leadership during the presidency.
• World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus welcomed commitments covering universal health coverage and pandemic-related pathogen access cooperation.
• Atlantic Council expert Michael Kugelman described the summit as successful, highlighting India’s growing ability to convene major emerging economies.
• The declaration raised concerns over unilateral tariff measures, global trade distortions and violations of World Trade Organization rules.
• BRICS leaders stressed cooperation against terrorism and supported stronger efforts for conflict prevention, reflecting wider security priorities.
• India’s year-long chairship focused on strengthening economic cooperation, expanding the Global South’s voice and addressing shared international challenges.
• The summit brought together 11 major emerging economies representing nearly half the world’s population and around 40 percent of global GDP.
• International appreciation for India’s presidency highlighted New Delhi’s growing diplomatic influence and its role in shaping broader Global South cooperation.