BRICS bloc agrees on joint declaration condemning unilateral war at New Delhi summit

PM Modi in a family photo with other leaders at Brics Business Forum 2026. (ANI)

NEW DELHI: The Brics bloc on Saturday agreed on a joint declaration that it is "unlikely to name any country but will condemn unilateral war by any country," Reuters reported, citing four sources.

The agreement comes as leaders of the 11-member grouping gather in New Delhi for the annual Brics summit this weekend. Member countries have been working to bridge differences between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, which are on opposite sides of the Gulf conflict, to reach consensus on the declaration, the sources said.

The leaders are expected to approve the declaration on Saturday, according to the sources. India is hosting the 18th Brics Summit in New Delhi under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability". The summit reflects India's focus on strengthening cooperation among member countries and addressing shared priorities, with leaders expected to discuss major global and regional developments.

The Brics grouping comprises Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. The bloc's partner countries are Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. India began its fourth Brics chairship on January 1, having previously chaired the grouping in 2012, 2016 and 2021. The year 2026 also marks 20 years since Brics was established.