Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday welcomed the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th BRICS Summit, saying it reflects the grouping’s collective resolve to build a more resilient, innovative, development-focused and equitable partnership.
Goyal said the expanded BRICS grouping, with a broader scope and stronger purpose, is amplifying the voice of the Global South.
In a post on X, he congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BRICS leaders on the adoption of the declaration and highlighted its focus on emerging technologies, digital infrastructure and collective development.
“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,” Goyal said.
He said the declaration charts a course for deeper cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, Digital Public Infrastructure, startups, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as well as science and research.
Goyal also highlighted the declaration’s emphasis on strengthening the New Development Bank and enhancing coordination on food, health and energy security and resilient supply chains.
“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 said.
The New Delhi Declaration was unanimously adopted by BRICS leaders on Saturday at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
The declaration calls for deeper cooperation among member countries in information and communication technologies (ICTs), recognising their transformative role in promoting socio-economic development and accelerating digital transformation.
BRICS leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to the grouping’s core principles, including mutual respect and understanding, sovereign equality, solidarity, democracy, openness, inclusiveness, collaboration and consensus.
The leaders further reiterated their commitment to strengthening the BRICS strategic partnership for the benefit of their people. (ANI)
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