PM poses for family photo with world leaders at BRICS
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen posing for a family photo with world leaders at the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The summit's Day 2 saw leaders from the 11-member bloc, including China and Russia, come together for a group photograph. The BRICS nations also released a joint statement calling for calm in the Middle East conflict.
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PM Modi's family photo with world leaders
#WATCH | BRICS Summit 2026 | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses for a Family Photo with world leaders at Bharat Mandapam on Day 2 of the BRICS Summit.
— ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2026
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Joint statement
Middle East war does not serve international community's interests: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping, who was present at the summit, stated that the Middle East war "does not serve the common interests of the international community."
The joint statement by BRICS leaders expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in West Asia and called for maximum restraint.
It also urged avoiding actions that could further aggravate the situation.
Declaration announcement
New Delhi Declaration adopted after intense diplomatic efforts by India
PM Modi announced the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026 by all BRICS members.
The declaration was adopted after intense diplomatic efforts by India, which is currently chairing BRICS under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."
It also condemned terrorism in all forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorist activities and financing networks.
It reaffirmed BRICS's commitment to combating terrorism in all forms. It specifically condemned the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
Regional focus
Leaders emphasized need for regional stability, conflict resolution
The BRICS leaders also stressed the importance of regional stability and conflict resolution during the summit.
They underscored proactive measures to tackle underlying root causes of conflicts and reiterated their commitment to resolving disputes through dialogue and diplomacy.
The declaration called for enhanced cooperation against financial crime and transnational trafficking, expressing concern over illicit financial flows related to narcotics offenses, firearms trafficking, terror financing, and organized crime.