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BRICS New Delhi Declaration Focuses on AI, UN Reform, People-to-People Ties

The BRICS nations, including China, Russia, India, Brazil, and South Africa, issued the New Delhi Declaration on September 12, 2026, emphasizing AI-driven cooperation, UN reform to empower the Global South, and enhanced people-to-people ties. The declaration outlines specific commitments to strengthen multilateralism and regional collaboration.

The declaration highlights the integration of artificial intelligence in areas such as growth, health, energy, and development, with a focus on shared technological advancement. It also calls for stronger people-to-people ties, including women-led development and youth cooperation, reflecting a broader strategy to foster social and economic integration among member states. The document supports UN reform to amplify the voice of the Global South, with China and Russia backing India and Brazil for greater representation in the United Nations Security Council. This aligns with the broader geopolitical ambitions of the BRICS bloc to reshape global governance structures. The declaration was agreed upon by BRICS leaders during their summit in New Delhi, India, marking a significant step in the bloc's strategic alignment and collective decision-making.

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