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BRICS Summit Adopts New Delhi Declaration, Reaches Consensus on West Asia and Global Issues
At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, member countries unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 after intensive negotiations, notably bridging differences between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict. The declaration condemns unilateral aggression without naming specific nations, calls for maximum restraint in West Asia, supports a two-state solution for Palestine, and urges reforms in global governance, trade, and climate action. It also emphasizes cooperation on health, technology, sustainable development, and space exploration, reflecting a collective commitment to dialogue and multilateralism.
BRICS Condemns 2025 Pahalgam Terror Attack, Calls for Zero Tolerance on Terrorism
At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, member nations unanimously condemned the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people. The New Delhi Declaration called for zero tolerance towards terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, terror financing, and safe havens, while emphasizing accountability under national and international law. China joined other members in the condemnation, marking a diplomatic success for India. The declaration also addressed broader issues like WTO reforms, unilateral tariffs, and global security cooperation.
China Southern Airlines to Resume Guangzhou-New Delhi Flights After Six-Year Suspension
China Southern Airlines will resume regular passenger flights between Guangzhou and New Delhi from September 21, ending a six-year suspension. This move coincides with Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to India for the BRICS summit and follows gradual restoration of air connectivity between the two countries after disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and border tensions. The airline plans to operate over 100 weekly flights across eight round-trip routes in South Asia. Recent diplomatic engagements between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi have contributed to improving bilateral ties and expanding travel links.



