BRICS Summit Concludes with Emphasis on Multilateralism, Global Governance Reform, and Economic Cooperation

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi concluded with leaders from the expanded 11-member bloc advocating for a more multipolar world order, reforms to global governance institutions like the UN Security Council, and increased economic cooperation among Global South countries. Discussions focused on strengthening supply chains, promoting local currencies in trade, and addressing geopolitical tensions, climate change, and the "weaponization of technology and critical minerals."