BRICS Resolutions Covers Wide Canvas

<BRICS New Delhi Declaration>

1. Global Governance & Multilateralism

· UN Reform: The declaration demands a comprehensive reform of the United Nations (UN) and its Security Council to increase the representation of developing countries from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. China and Russia explicitly reiterated their support for the aspirations of Brazil and India to play a greater role in the UN Security Council.

· Leadership Diversity: Leaders noted that a woman has never been elected as UN Secretary-General and called for transparent, inclusive, and geographically diverse selection processes for senior UN positions.

· Economic Institutions: They urged immediate reforms to the Bretton Woods Institutions (the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank) to increase the quota shares, voting power, and leadership representation of Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs).

· WTO & Trade Protectionism: BRICS reaffirmed its support for a rules-based, non-discriminatory Multilateral Trading System with the WTO at its core. They strongly condemned unilateral protectionist measures (like carbon border adjustment mechanisms) and unilateral economic sanctions, stating they violate international law and harm vulnerable populations. They also supported the WTO accession bids of Ethiopia and Iran.

2. International Peace & Security

· Palestine & Gaza: The declaration expressed deep concern over ongoing violence in Gaza despite the October 2025 ceasefire. It strongly opposed the forced displacement of Palestinians, supported Palestine's full UN membership, and reaffirmed commitment to a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as the capital.

· Lebanon: Leaders welcomed the ceasefire in Lebanon, condemned its violations, demanded the withdrawal of occupying Israeli forces, and strongly condemned attacks against the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

· Syria & Sudan: The text calls for a peaceful, inclusive, and foreign-interference-free political transition in Syria based on UNSC Resolution 2254. For Sudan, it calls for an immediate, permanent ceasefire using the framework of "African solutions to African problems".

· Counter-Terrorism: The leaders condemned all acts of terrorism, specifically highlighting the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 lives. They called for zero tolerance, an end to cross-border movement and financing of terrorists, and the rapid adoption of the UN Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism.

3. Economic Growth & Financial Cooperation

· Cross-Border Payments: The BRICS Payment Task Force (BPTF) is actively studying the interoperability of payment messaging channels and promoting trade settlements using local currencies.

· Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA): Amendments were introduced to the CRA Treaty to make it a more flexible financial safety net, and the group welcomed new BRICS members looking to join the arrangement.

· New Development Bank (NDB): Acknowledged as a crucial institution for the Global South, the NDB is being supported to expand local currency financing, scale up resources, and onboard new member countries.

· MSMEs & Supply Chains: The declaration introduced the Jaipur Consensus to study an Invoice Discounting Mechanism to unlock working capital for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). It also introduced the BRICS GVC Action Plan 2026-2030 to build resilient global value chains.

· Agriculture & Food Security: To combat food price volatility, the declaration advanced the initiative to establish the BRICS Grain Exchange (a grain trading platform) and launched BRICS AGRIN (Agro-Inputs, Genetic Resources, and Information Network).

4. Innovation, Digitalization, & Energy

· Technology & AI: Leaders committed to the BRICS Leaders' Statement on the Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing accessibility, safety, and risk mitigation for the Global South.

· Industrial Cooperation: Under the Partnership on the New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR), the document welcomed the establishment of the BRICS Incubator Network and the India Centre for BRICS Industrial Competencies (ICBIC).

· Space Cooperation: Celebrated progress on the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation and the drafting of the Terms of Reference for the BRICS Space Council.

· Energy Mix: While acknowledging that fossil fuels remain vital for EMDEs, the text supports smart grids, energy storage, and clean hydrogen value chains.

5. Health, Environment, & Lifestyles

· Public Health: The declaration endorsed the BRICS Mission for Healthy Lifestyle (2026–2029) and established a mental health Training Hub Network coordinated by India's NIMHANS. It also set up an Expert Working Group on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM).

· Climate Change: Upholding the Paris Agreement under the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, the group supported Ethiopia’s upcoming UNFCCC COP32 presidency.

· Biodiversity & Forests: The group welcomed the launch of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility at the Belém Climate Summit and backed India's initiative to create the International Big Cats Alliance.

6. People-to-People & Institutional Development

· Labor & Employment: Launched BRICS CONNECT to help forecast digital and green sector skill needs and expand social security coverage for gig/platform workers.

· Women's Empowerment: Advocated for women-led development, launched the BRICS Women’s Digital Capacity Building Guidelines, and supported the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance.

· Future Outlook: The declaration concludes by welcoming the continuous expansion of BRICS. Full support was granted to China, which will take over the BRICS Chairship in 2027 and host the XIX BRICS Summit.