Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stern warning on Sunday regarding the state of global stability, cautioning that rising geopolitical tensions, climate crises, and supply chain disruptions are having a profound and negative impact on populations worldwide. Addressing the second day of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Modi emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation across the Global South to mitigate these mounting challenges.
During the session, which included leaders such as Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Modi specifically highlighted the potential dangers posed by the “weaponization of technology and critical minerals.” He warned that such actions could serve as significant obstacles to global development and shared prosperity.
Reflecting on the interconnected nature of modern issues, Modi noted that crises—ranging from pandemics to climate disasters—no longer remain confined to specific regions. To address these threats, the bloc reached an agreement to establish an integrated early warning system for infectious diseases, designed to improve collective preparedness and response capabilities for future outbreaks.
In his closing remarks, the Indian leader urged member nations to move beyond rhetoric and convert their agreements into tangible, time-bound actions, shifting focus from “files to real-life impact.” He described the BRICS alliance not merely as a group of countries, but as an “ecosystem of solutions,” and extended his well-wishes to China as it prepares to assume the BRICS chair for the upcoming term.
The summit concluded with a joint declaration in which member states expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East and Sudan, advocating for the resolution of disputes through dialogue and diplomacy. The bloc reaffirmed its support for a multipolar world order and called for reforms to major global institutions, including the United Nations Security Council, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund.
Furthermore, the leaders voiced opposition to unilateral sanctions and coercive economic measures not authorized by the U.N., while criticizing rising tariffs and nontariff barriers for undermining global trade. The summit also saw the bloc back the increased use of local currencies in trade, stronger cross-border payment systems, and enhanced cooperation on food security, energy, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. The declaration marked a significant diplomatic breakthrough, as it required consensus among nations like Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, which hold competing positions on various regional issues.
