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COVER STORY | BRICS 2026

Summit, Prime Minister Modi remarked that BRICS
had reached a “coming-of-age” moment; just as We share a common future;
turning twenty marks the beginning of a new chapter therefore, the right to shape that
of maturity and responsibility in human life, BRICS
had now entered a phase where responsibilities are future must also be shared—from
being integrated with aspirations. He particularly raising voices to making an impact,
emphasized that the strength of BRICS lies in its and from privilege to partnership.
philosophy of inclusivity—moving forward together Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
rather than acting against anyone. Member nations
progress through consensus and mutual respect. This
vision of Prime Minister Modi was clearly reflected issues like Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Sudan, respect-
in the New Delhi Declaration. While the declaration ing the diverse national perspectives of all member
adopted unequivocal and stern language against states. It was a testament to India’s diplomatic maturi-
terrorism—strongly condemning the April 2025 terror ty that nations with such varied interests could agree
attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, and calling for on a joint declaration.
“zero tolerance” and an end to double standards—it Echoing this same sentiment at the 2025 summit in Rio
also employed balanced language regarding sensitive de Janeiro, Prime Minister Modi had stated that global

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